Rodney Lee Gallien, 40, of Lumberton was born on March 10, 1968 in Beaumont and died April 4, 2008 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth following an extended illness. A native of Beaumont, Rodney had been a resident of Lumberton for the past ten years.
He was very active with the Lumberton Little Dribblers and Hardin County Youth Soccer, where he loved to coach and cheer for his precious daughters. He enjoyed sports, watching bull riding, hunting and fishing, but first and most in his life were his girls. Rodney loved life, and made everyone feel a special part of his. Uncle Boo Boo, as he was known to his niece and nephews always had something fun going on.
Rodney is survived by his wife, Amanda Gallien of Lumberton; daughters, Madison Lee and Sheridan Lee Gallien of Lumberton; parents, J. L. and Yvonne Gallien of Lumberton; brother, Gary Gallien and his wife Melissa of Beaumont; sister, Cindy Gallien and her life partner Candace Ashton of Austin; niece, Katy Gallien; nephews, Hunter Gallien, Matthew Gallien, Traylon Vincent, Bryce Vincent and Cody Smith; sisters-in-law, Terry Vincent and Madeline Martin and her husband Shaun; brother-in-law, Dewey Smith and his wife Lisa; and father and mother in-law, Sammy and Brenda Cunningham.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph and Rosalie Gallien, and John and Mattie Havens; and nephew, Dalton Martin.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, April 7, 2008 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive. Graveside service will follow at 4:00 P.M. at Magnolia Springs Cemetery in Magnolia Springs, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, April 6, 2008 from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
The family wishes to express our sincere appreciation to all of Rodney's
doctors, caregivers, extended family, and friends for the kindness and
compassion shown toward Rodney and the entire family.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 1131, Fairfax, Virginia, 22038.
Complete and updated information may be viewed at www.broussardsmortuary.com
