Mr. Jerry McArthur Gallman, age 78, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life, Thursday August 27, 2020 at the local hospital. He was born March 31, 1942 in Dalton, GA a son of the late George and Emma Holcomb Gallman. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Archie L., Harris, and Eugene Gallman, nephews, Sammy Lee Gallman, Chris Gallman.

Jerry joined the Masons and then the Shriners. Jerry could have just driven a car for the Shriners, but he wanted to have fun. It was recommended he join the Clown Brigade and that is just what he did. He became Buster Brown the Clown and he was with the Shriner clowns and for Shriner events for over 41 years and definitely having fun. Jerry belong to the Yaarab Temple in Atlanta, GA and a life member. Jerry participated in over 989 parades as Buster Brown.

He loved seeing others smile and my goal in life is to make everyone I meet happy!!

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Mildred Gallman; nieces, Ellen Gallman and Wade Lewallen Jr., Vicki and Anthony Robertson all of Dalton, GA; great nephews, Lee and Kelly Johnson of Woodstock, GA; Wesley and Katresha Johnson of Dalton, GA; great great nephews, Hunter Johnson, Wesley Dash Johnson.

Graveside service will be held Monday August 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ponders Whitfield Memorial Gardens at the Celebration Mausoleum Pavilion. The interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Due to the National health crisis and the Covid-19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed.

In lieu of flowers the family request donation be made to the Shriners Hospital for Kids.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements will be announced by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002