Tracy Lane Gallimore

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Tracy Lane Gallimore, 18, of 415 Dix Creek Road #1, Leicester, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

He was born in Buncombe County and was a student at Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bob and Doll Gallimore and by his maternal grandparents, Ralph and Hazel Buckner.

Surviving are his parents, Jim and Betty Buckner Gallimore; a half sister, Beth Conner of Fort Mill, SC; a half-brother, Darrell Gallimore of Concord; and a special friend, Chad Ellege of Leicester.

Funeral services will be at 4:00 pm Wednesday at Georgetown Baptist Church with the Revs. Lee Davis, Jim Whitted, Ed Ellege, and Bud Marlor officiating. Burial will be at Dix Creek Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

As a firm believer, he attended Georgetown Baptist Church, Erwin Hills Baptist Church and Happy Valley Baptist Church.

His family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 pm Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue.

From a mother’s and dad’s heart our miracle child was a special gift from God. Now he is wrapped in God’s arms. We love you, Tracy. Mom and Dad.

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  1. ‘Do not stand at his grave and weep. For he is not there, he does not sleep.
    Tracy, He is a thousand winds that blow, he is a diamond glintz in the snow. Tracy, He is the sunlight on a ripened grain, he is the gentle autumn rain,that falls when you awaken in the mornings hush. Tracy, He is the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. Tracy, He is the star that shines at night.
    Do not stand at Tracy’s grave and cry….for he is not there, he did not die.’

    Tracy,
    We love you…and your in my heart forever.
    Some day we’ll meet again, in a perfect world.
    Love Always and Forever,
    Ashley Sargent.

  2. Betty and Jim,
    We can’t begin to understand your feelings right now, but we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
    We have vivid memories of Tracy thru the years as the boys grew. To me he was always as polite and considerate as anyone could want a young man to be. I must admit he scared me to death riding on his four-wheeler without his helmet, but he knew that and when he would see me looking, he would slow down and nod and smile or throw up his hand.
    Bobby said whenever he came in the house he called him ‘Mr. Plemmons’. As we think of our memories, may God’s love comfort you and bring you peace in the knowledge that Tracy is happy and you will see him again.

  3. Tracy has left many Precious Memories for his Family, Friends and Community to remember him by. He will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him. Cherish those memories of him in your hearts and know that soon we will be meeting him again in that Heavenly Home.
    Jim, Betty, Chad & Family, if there is ‘anything’ that we can do, please let us know. We are only a phone call away….May GOD Be With You ALL.
    Kim Heatherly & Randy Meadows.

  4. I LOVEYOU ALL AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. GOD IS YOUR REFUGE NOW, LOOK TO HIM FOR STRENGTH. SORRY I MISSED THE VISITATION BUT I WAS SICK AGAIN. LOVEYA JOYCE

  5. SORRY I COULDN’T BE THERE WITH
    YOU TONIGHT. WEATHER MADE IT
    IMPOSSIBLE. MY THOUGHTS AND
    PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I LOVED
    TRACY AND WILL MISS HIM. I CAN
    ONLY IMAGINE WHAT YOUR GOING
    THROUGH. I HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR
    FUNERAL TOMORROW.

    I LOVE YOU BOTH
    SALLY

  6. SORRY I COULDN’T BE THERE WITH
    YOU TONIGHT. WEATHER MADE IT
    IMPOSSIBLE. MY THOUGHTS AND
    PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. I LOVED
    TRACY AND WILL MISS HIM. I CAN
    ONLY IMAGINE WHAT YOUR GOING
    THROUGH. I HOPE TO SEE YOU FOR
    FUNERAL TOMORROW.

    I LOVE YOU BOTH
    SALLY

  7. My heart goes out to you . My
    husband and I lost our son when he was 19 years old in a
    car accident. If you ever need
    someone to talk to PLEASE feel
    free to write or e-mail me.

  8. My heart goes out to you . My
    husband and I lost our son when he was 19 years old in a
    car accident. If you ever need
    someone to talk to PLEASE feel
    free to write or e-mail me.

  9. Jim & Betty, We just wanted to let you know that we loved Tracy just like he was a brother there are so many memories that we have together.My favorite was playing in the snow or riding 4 wheelers.We will always miss him but one day we will be with him again. We love you and will always be there for you. may God comfort you in this time!!

  10. Jim & Betty, We are so sorry about your loss. You are in ours prayers and thoughts. We love you both and we will be there for you always.

  11. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Tracy. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

  12. Betty and Jim,
    Just a thought about Tracy;
    T-Terrific
    R-Respectful
    A-Adventurous
    C-Caring
    Y-Youthful

    A heart youthful and kind most resembles God.

    There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings.

    In our thoughts,
    Love David & Kathy

  13. Jim and Betty,

    Tracy was a special friend. I will always remember him as a fun loving friend. I will always remember swimming with Tracy in the pool. It was a special time.
    Now Tracy is in God’s loving arms.
    Love,
    Meredith Burnette

  14. i just wanted to say that i was thinkin about you…alot of things make me think of you – you are greatly missed..

  15. May God be with you through these difficult times,

    Love and Prayers,
    Carl & Susie Roseborough

  16. Deeply missed by all the Penland family. James has always enjoyed Tracy’s ‘teasing’ and joking with all of the family. Our sympathy is with you.

  17. Betty and Jim,
    I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that God is with you at this time.

  18. Tracy- I miss you just as bad today as i did when this all first happened- I thought time would’ve healed things a little better than it has..Every day is another heartbreak waiting to happen.I still think of you-everywhere i go there are reminders and memories of you-im drivin moms old car and we used to ride around in it- so i think of you every time i get in that car..and many other things spark up old memories..you are the best boyfriend i have ever had..youre definitely the funniest, funnest, and most loving of em all and you are the most memorable person in my life.you were my soulmate even though there were times we didnt get along too well (im sure you remember those times huh?)well ill always love you and ‘i could’ve missed the pain , but i’d of had to miss the dance’ and i wouldn’t give up that memory for anything in the world-us dancing to no music that night we brought you home..i know you remember it. you were so kindhearted..i love you and always will.
    jim and betty- as ive said before- yall are the best parents in this world..and 2 of the best people..im sorry i havent come by in awhile..its really painful- i know you understand that though..you can call me anytime and ill try to get in touch with yall soon hopefully. luv you both.

  19. Tracy and I have had allot of memories, I treasure that. I am very sorry my condolinces’s. You are in my prayers.
    Love, Austin

  20. Mr. and Mrs. Gallimore,
    It’s hard to know just what to say at this sad time because your loss is so great. May you find comfort in knowing that Tracy is with God and has found peace. I hope you can find a touch in comfort in knowing that I remember, and that I’m thinking of both of you.

    Sandi Norton
    (Tracy’s 4th Grade
    teacher at West
    Buncombe)

  21. Betty and Jim,

    I wanted to share this with you. I received this once at a time when I needed it.

    Remember me on quiet days,
    While raindrops whisper on your pane,
    But in your memories have no grief,
    Let just the joy remain.

    Remember me when evening stars,
    Smile down on you with quiet eyes.
    Remember me if once you wake
    To catch a glimpse of red sun rise.
    Remember me when Spring walks by.
    Think once of me when you are glad,
    When you are happy
    So am I.

    And when your thoughts do turn to me,
    Know that I would not have you cry,
    But live for me and laugh for me,
    And while you live I shall not die.

    May God give you the peace and comfort that only He can give.

    Much love,
    Gene, Dino, Jeff, Sam, Cristy and Mallory

  22. I will never be able to forget that special smile that Tracy always had on his face. My love and prayers are for the family and close friends of Tracy.

  23. Iam sorry for your loss. Tracy was a good friend to my sons. I will miss him riding his four-wheeler. I would see him when I visited my in-laws. God bless you .

  24. I love you Tracy. You were my 1st kiss, my 1st love, and my only true love. A girl never forgets that anyway, but you, I could never forget. I will always remember you calling my house and singing me to sleep at night with our song, the funny and crazy things you did to make me laugh, and you just being you. I promise your memory will always live on in my heart. I will always love you baby.–Betty and Jim– There are no words to express my simpathy for your loss. I love you guys so much, you were the best parents and are the sweetest people in the world. If there’s anything me or my mom can do for you guys just let us know. I will always keep in touch with you and make sure you’re alright. I love you guys.

  25. DEAR TRACY, WE ARE VERY SORRY THAT WE COULD NOT MAKE IT TO YOUR FUNERAL,YET YOU KNOW THAT WE WERE THINKING OF YOU. MAN, WE HAVE HAD SO MANY MEMORIES TOGETHER. EXPECIALLY WITH JASON AND AARON… THAT IS SOMETHING THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. ALL I KNOW IS THAT WHILE I AM SAD ABOUT YOU LEAVING, I AM HAPPY BECAUSE I KNOW ONE DAY WE WILL BE BROTHERS AND WALK THE STREETS OF GOLD TOGETHER. TRACY, WE WILL ALL MISS YOU DEARLY AND EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE NOT HERE, YOUR MEMORY WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEARTS.

    JIM AND BETTY- WE ARE TRUELY SORRY OF THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVEING SON AND MY FRIEND. I WILL STILL COME AND VISIT YOU. AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING THAT YOU NEED, LET US KNOW.

    GOD BLESS YOU
    KEVIN AND JENNIFER BRYSON

  26. Mr & Mrs Gallimore, Until 5 years ago, I worked at Wachovia Bank, and remember you fondly. My deepest sympathies to you in the loss of your son. God Bless You and Keep You. Sarah Blue

  27. TRACY, YOU AND I FIRST MET A BEST BUY IN NOVEMBER. THEN I DID NOT REALIZE IT BUT I KNEW YOU FROM BEFORE. YOU WENT TO WEST BUNCOMBE THE SAME YEARS I DID AND I HAD A LITTLE THING FOR YOU. FUNNY THE THINGS THAT HAPPEN TO MAKE YOU REMEMBER THE PAST… I NEVER REALIZED IT UNTIL NOW THAT I WOULD MISS YOU TOO…
    YET I KNOW THAT YOU ARE WITH THE LORD AND WE SHALL MEET UPON THOSE STREETS OF GOLD ONE FINE DAY… LOVE YA

    JIM AND BETTY, EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET, I AM TRUELY SORRY ABOUT TRACY. HE IS WATCHING DOWN UPON US ALL AND I AM SURE HE WOULD NOT WANT US TO BE SAD FOREVER. YET, KEEPING THE MEMORY ALIVE; THAT IS SOMETHING EVERYONE WILL DO. GOD BLESS YOU GUYS AND LOVE TO YOU BOTH.

  28. Dear Jim & Betty,
    Please know that you have my deepest condolences. I know that Tracy was your pride and joy and how deeply he was loved. I remember how he came into the world and how loved he was from the very start. You remain in my deepest prayers.

    Sincerest regards,

    Bobbi Goodwin Opheim

  29. Jim and Betty,
    We are very sorry about your loss and know what wonderful parents you both were to Tracy. We will never forget the fun we had with Tracy on the cruise and in Florida on vacation. He truly made us laugh. Please let us know if you need anything.

  30. Jim and Betty-
    My deepest sympathies go out to you both. You were wonderful parents.And even though I only knew Tracy for a little over a year, I will miss him. I will miss how Tracy, Aaron , Tracy’s old girlfriend and me use to be together everyday riding around doing nothing, it was still fun though. I will never forget about Flordia this pass summer. If you guys need anything just give me a call. Love you both.

  31. I ONLY KNOW TRACY FOR A YEAR ALMOST WE WERE NOT CLOSE BUT I REMEER IN AND DAVID COMING TO MY HOUSE LAST SUMMER I WILL NEVER FORGET TRACY HE WAS A VERY NICE PRESON JIM ANDBETTY U WIL BE IN MY PRAYERS AND WE ALL ARE THING OF U LOVE MEGAN

  32. I love you Jim and Betty. You will always be in my prayers. Tracy will always be missed, and he is missed by me more than I could have ever imagined.

  33. Jim & Betty,
    Tracy was a precious boy and you both did a wonderful job as his parents. You are in my prayers.

    Love,
    Jo Ann

  34. tracy im very sorry i could not make it to your funeral. i miss you more than anything you were one of my best friends i will always remember the nickname you gave me ‘stuffed crust’ and talking on the phone all the time i wish we could have got together way more than we did. i love you and miss you more than anything you will always be considered my best friend love always,
    amber
    (stuffed crust)
    jim & betty,
    tracy was a wonderful person i think you did a really good job raising him im really sorry about what happened and you will always be in my prayers.

  35. Tracy I will never forget you, you were a very special friend to us, and we will always love you. You will always be with us no matter what.

    Love Always,
    AMY CAGLE

  36. i cant believe its been 6 years since i last seen and hung out with you.i miss you so much i wish you were still here to joke around with me like we always did,and you always found a way to cheer me up no matter what but i know that you are in a way better place especially with the way the world is now.me and david brought up all our good memories of you the other night and we started gettin all sobby about it and david told me that you wouldnt want us to be here crying all the time and hes right every time you seen me cry before you were the quickest one to hug me and cheer me up i miss u ur still my favorite buddy and always will be i love you tracy and always will
    amber

  37. I have been thinking about you alot the past few days for some reason. I think of you every day of course, but the past few days I have been losing sleep thinking of you… I love you and miss you so much. I feel your presence around me very strongly. I feel like there may have been other girls who loved you, and of course your friends loved you, but I feel like I am the one who was madly IN love with you. It was like a ‘Romeo and Juliet love’ that we talked about before. I always wondered what would have happened if Juliet lived… Well, she did. And it hurts every day. That’s how you really know you truly love someone. After all this time, it still hurts and you still cry hard just as if this were the day I found out you were gone. I still just can’t believe that you are gone. I have to look up your page on this site to prove it to myself when I am in doubt and hoping it’s all just been a nightmare.

    I will just always love you my Dear Sweet Romeo.

    For never was a story of more woe, than this of Juliet, and her Romeo. 🙁

    Without you, my soul cries.

    Your Juliet

  38. TRACY, I JUST WANT U TO KNOW THAT U WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY THOUGHTS, AND IN MY HEART. EVERYTIME I EVER SEEN YOU, THERE WAS A BIG SMILE ON YOUR FACE, I NEVER SEEN U MAD. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER. BUT WE WILL BE TOGETHER ONE DAY, EVERYBODY HAS A REASON TO GO. EVERYTIME I GO THROUGH LEICESTER, YOUR FACE JUS JUMPS OUT, AND I SEE A SMILE, BUT I WILL ALWAYS THINK OF U AS A BROTHER.

    LOVE ALWAYS,
    AMY CAGLE

    AKA ‘SKY BLUE’

  39. TRACY, I JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND TELL U THAT AS EVERYDAY GOES BY I MISS U MORE AND MORE, U WERE THE LIGHT OF EVERYBODYS SAD TIMES. I MISS SEEING YOUR CUTE SMILING FACE, AND WANT U TO KNOW THAT ME AND CASSI TALK ABOUT U ALL THE TIME, WE MISS U BABYBOY AND WANT U TO KNOW THAT WE WILL SEE U SOON! I KNOW U ARE SMILING DOWN ON EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOUR FRIENDS, WATCHING OVER US. I MISS YOUR SMILING FACE WHEN TIMES WERE BAD, AND YOUR LATE CALLS, JUST TO TALK. U WERE OUR ANGEL AND U ALWAYS MADE EVERYBODY SO HAPPY, BUT BABYBOY GOD TAKES EVERYONE FOR A REASON, AND I GUESS HE NEEDED U, ALTHOUGH HE COULD HAVE TOOK ANOTHER PERSON, HE TOOK U. TRACY I LOVE U BOY, AND WANT U TO KNOW THAT I THINK OF U ALL THE TIME, AND U ARE ALWAYS WITH ME, ILL SEE U SOON…..

    LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVER,
    AMY

  40. Just thinking of you. This time of year always makes me think of you for different reasons. I saw a music video the other day that made me cry for hours because it really hit home. It is ‘What hurts the most’ by Rascal Flatts. It really reminded me of our situation and it just hit home. It’s a good song, you would have liked it I am sure. It just really says and shows ‘the story’ and how I feel. Anyway my heart still hurts for you as you know and I was just thinking of you and thought I would leave a note.

  41. Tracy…I have been so heartbroken today. Time is not healing all like people promised. I listened to our song ‘All my life’ by Kci and Jojo and put it on my myspace page as well in remembrance of you. I will always miss you, tremendously and will NEVER forget you. No matter where life takes me.

    I love you. Always have, always will.

  42. I just wanted to let you know that i love you and i am praying for u. I miss seeing tracy and all of his friends at Georgetown. I also miss they family being there. I hope that everything goes ok and i just want to say everytime i am passing by the road at that his grave is on i am always thinking about him. I am praying for you and your family>
    Nothing without Christ
    Jennifer Begley

  43. Just thinking of you as I often do. It’s been a while but you are still deeply missed as you always will be. The song ‘Everytime’ by Britney, can be interpreted in different ways and that song makes me think of the things me and you went through. I’m sorry if I ever hurt you, if I did, well I guess I got mine back because I will forever be hurt by this incident. We both were hurt in our past together and I know all is forgiven now, but I had to say my piece. My sorry, since I didn’t get to say it in person, it was too late, but I hope you know now because I know you were sorry as well for stupid things that happened with us. But there are many songs that bring your memory back to me often. Just wanted to tell you, even though you already know. And ‘All My Life’ by Kci-an-Jojo, I know you know that song well. When it plays I feel you are playing it for me, thankyou for giving me that memory, it’s one of the sweetest ones I have from my past. I am still married and doing well and I have moved on as I have had to, but I will indeed always remember you and the pain of losing you from this world will never leave. Time heals things as we go they say, very slowly, but there will always be pain in my heart for you no matter how old the Lord lets me get on this earth. Love always, SeDonna

  44. tracy was so nice i remember when jennifer barnes and i would go skating or see him some where he would always smile no matter what the weather. my prayers go out to his family.

    love,
    rachel king

  45. I have felt really depressed and sad today over things. I’ve been thinking alot about you and today just feels weird. Knowing how long it has been yet it still feels like it just happened. I have moments of happiness when I know you are indeed ok, you are in the best place you can be and you are happy and care free. It’s just us left down here on earth who still feel the pain of things. I was upset this morning and barely made it to work. I heard the song I mentioned earlier ‘What hurts the most’ by Rascal Flatts and it just made me think about things even more. The thought that gets me through the painful days is knowing that you are fine, you are happy and pain free now and you are with the most wonderful being ever, God. It still just hurts sometimes. Anyways, I was just thinking about you and thought I would write something. Love you as always, SeDonna.

  46. TRACY I will never forget about you every, time I saw you, you had that cute little smile on your face.And you were so sweet to everybody. You’re in a better place now and, we’ll all be with you one day!! There will always be a place in my heart where you stand. LOVE ALWAYS CASSI BOYD

  47. Tracy was a true friend and pal. When you were down he kept you going. he always was a good friend to me. I will always remember him as a true friend. I love you Tracy.
    stephanie

  48. Betty and Jim,
    I am deeply sorry for your loss. Tracy was a great friend, and I am sure he was also a great son. I remember when Tracy used to always come over and play basketball at my house. Please keep in touch with my family and I. God bless you.

  49. our prayer and thoughts are with you. Tracy was a very kind and respectful young man . HE WILL BE MISSED ! Now our lord jesus has this special person may he give you the strength to go on. God Bless You All!!!!!! We will also miss him flying through the feild on that 4 wheeler.He put so many smiles on our faces just to watch him.

  50. Betty and Jim we just want you to know that you are in our hearts and prayers……having lost a son of our own we truly know what you are going through right now…….and how broken your heart is …….

  51. We always knew Tracy would be a big kid at heart, now he will always be a big kid in our hearts. We love all three of you dearly and promise to keep the happy memories we have of Tracy alive forever. Every now and then, I will send Jason out on his four wheeler about 10:30 at night to wake up the neiborhood. We miss you Tracy!

  52. JIM AND BETTY,
    WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT TRACY. WE KNOW YOUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN. BUT ALSO KNOW THAT TRACY IS IN HEAVEN WITH GOD, A MUCH BETTER PLACE THAN WE ARE, AND ONE DAY YOU WILL SEE TRACY AGAIN. TRACY WAS A SPECIAL YOUNG MAN AND WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.
    LOVE AND PRAYERS,
    STEVE,SHARON,CRYSTAL AND CHAD

  53. Betty and Jim, I know that there are no words that I can say to lessen your pain. I remember how I use to bring Keith over to play with Tracy as they were growing up. I can’t imagine the pain and lost that you feel. Just know that you both are in our prayers and thoughts. Keith really thought a lot of Tracy and he will miss him terribly. They had been talking about taking a beach trip together this summer. I know that Tracy is in a better place and we will see him again, but until then, he will be in our hearts and memories. If there is anything that I can do to help just let me know. I just pray that God will gather you and Jim up in His arms and hold you and give you peace and strength at this time and the days and years to come. We love you and you are in our prayers.
    June and Brent Silver
    Keith Sellers
    Luke and Jordy Silver
    Jen and Ryan Campbell

  54. Jim and Betty,
    There aren’t any words that I can think of that could possibly ease your pain and loss. Your loss is also the whole community’s loss and has made our hearts grieve. I know that God is following his Master Plan and some day he will let the two of you and us know his plan. Until that day, I pray you find comfort knowing that Tracy and his smile will be remembered fondly by all of us that knew him. He was indeed loved by those that knew him. We love you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

    Love, The Thompsons

  55. Jim & Betty,
    I love you guys so much and I will truly miss Tracy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I just wish I could be there during this time for you.
    Loving you always,
    Brandi

  56. I am sorry for your loss. so many people lost a true friend and someone who could always make them laugh, i didnt know tracy very long,but i would always hear someone talk about him, so when i finially met him i saw what everyone was talking about sweet, cute, and always had a smile,but the time that i knew him he always made me smile he made a big impact on my life. and how i saw things, tracy will be missed dearly.
    my deepst sympathy is with your family at this time,
    i will b praying for u all i know god will be watching over your family, and u know tracy will 🙂
    Meagan Morris

  57. Jim and Betty, my heart goes out to you. Tracy is in a much beautiful home today. May God bless you and your family.

  58. Dear Betty & Jim, Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.I’m praying for Gods peace to be so real for you the next few days and his Everlasting Arms to carry you. In Christ
    Linda Wright Culbertson

  59. Tracy was a great friend.He will be missed dearly.Jim and Betty if there is anything I can do,let me know.

  60. Even though I didn’t know him that well, he was a good friend to have. We’ll all miss and love him dearly.

  61. Jim and Betty

    Our prayers are with you to
    give you strength,courage and
    peace for Today, Tomorrow and
    Forever.

    Your Friends,

    Tony and Carolyn Hensley

  62. Betty & Jim,
    So sorry to hear about your son. Just know that I’m thinking about you and saying a prayer. Maybe next time at breakfast, we can share all our memories of our sons.
    Love, Charlene & Bob

  63. Jim and Betty:
    We are so sorry about Tracy. He will be missed. I know you all will miss him so much but just remember you can see him again in heaven. We love you.

  64. To the parents of Tracy Gallimore. You do not know me but I read about your son in the paper and my heart goes out to you. I lost my 18 year old daughter to a car accident almosst 3 years ago. Your son is in the loving arms of God with all the other young people who left us too soon. God bless you and your family and I will keep you in my prayers. If you ever want to talk to someone who has been there, please call me at 298-5070. Blessings, Vivian Williams

  65. Sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
    Tracy was a very nice man. We will miss him very much.
    Crystal Maltry

  66. I am very sorry about your loss he acted like a brother to me I go skating alot and he always took up for me. I am always thinking of him. I will truly miss him.
    Travis Edwards

  67. Tracy was a all around wonderful friend. He always was there for you. He was a loving and caring person. He would always stick by your side no matter what you where going through. Tracy will always be missed and loved.

  68. although I did not know tracy very well,my very good friend heather masters was best friends with him. I have heard many fond memories of him from her and my condolences and prayers go out to her and tracy’s family. I know that he was muched loved and will be missed!

  69. My heart goes out to your familly, I lost a good friend and a riding buddy, cant wait till I get to the gates, I’ll miss you Tracy!

  70. The greatest gift we can give our children is love and your love for Tracy was apparent in his very being. He was so happy and did everything with such joy it made you feel a little younger to be around him. We will miss seeing him zip around as he enjoyed his 4 wheeler and seeing him pop in with Michael or Jason. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  71. Jim & Betty,
    We are so sorry for this tragedy in your life. There is nothing we can say to lift this heavy burden from your heart, but know we will keep you in our prayers daily….

    Steve & Angie

  72. Harold and I just want you to know that we are thinking about you and that you are in our prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.
    Harold and Annie Mae Bowman

  73. It is a privilege to have known Tracey across the years since his preschool days at Mount Carmel. Please be assured that Nancy and I join so many others in praying for you during this very difficult time. God bless you. Ronnie & Nancy Owen

  74. IM SO SORRY!! TRACY WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. IM GONNA MISS TRACY SO MUCH BECAUSE HE WAS MY FIRST DATE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HE HOLDS A SPEACIAL PLACE IN MY HEART! JIM AND BETTY I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! I MISS AND LOVE YOU TRACY!!

  75. Jim is out of town. So sorry
    to hear of your loss. If there is anything we can do,
    please let us know. May God
    bless you both.

  76. Sorry i didn’t make it in time to sign for your birthday etc…my computer was down that day but i was thinking of you and this whole month makes me think of you- i just had to put down one of my best friends yesterday- my horse Ace- and i am very sad- just thought i would let you know. see you again one day. love ya.

  77. Jim & Betty we are praying and thinking of you during this trying time. We know Tracy is home with God. God Bless You.John & Carolyn

  78. My deepest sympathy goes to Tracy’s Family & friends. Tracy will always be remember here by many people. Tracy was a very special person to a lot of people. He worked hard & always laughed. I will pray for you all & in hopes you can pull threw this in good health. I remember when I first met Tracy at skate-a-round. I thought he was a very sweet & kind person with alot of feelings. Tracy will always be here as long as we keep him in our hearts.
    With Deepest Sympathy,
    Tiffany Randall

  79. Our heart goes out to you.
    May God comfort and help you
    as only HE can.

    Love & Prayers
    Steve and Cynthia

  80. I didn’t know tracy all that well. I am really sorry to hear of your loss. I know he’s in a better place but when you lose someone you love it hurts. Sorry…Your in my thoughts and prayers.

  81. JIM / BETTY MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOIU AND YOUR FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF LOSS.IT WAS ALWAYS GOOD TO SEE TRACY IN THE STORE..HE WILL BE MISSED A LOT..IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO PLEASE LET US KNOW.. HOT SPOT FOOD STORE 5002

  82. Betty & Jim, Please know that we know what a big hole that you both have in your hearts right now, and we pray that God will comfort you and carry you thru this difficult and trying time. Call us if we can help in any way.

  83. TRACY I WANTED U TO KNOW I WAS THINKING ABOUT U AND THAT U ARE MISSED GREATLY ALL THE TIME BY EVERYONE. I MISS TALKING TO U AND HOPE TO SEE U SOON. I MISS ALL THE GOOD TIMES WE HAD TOGETHER AND THE ALL AROUND FUN. I WISH I COULD STILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE AGAIN. U WERE ALWAYS A GOOD FRIEND, I HAVE ALL MT PICTURES UP SO I CAN REMEMBER U ALWAYS. TIMES GET HARD AND I THINK IF U WERE HERE ID HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK TO NO MATTER WHAT ILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS U UNTIL I SEE U AGAIN. U WERE THE LIGHT IN MY EYES AND I MISS U ALOT MAYBE SOMEDAY WE CAN E TOGETHER AGAIN…. I LOVE U TRACY ALWAYS AND FOREVER SKY BLUE

  84. I’m so sorry this happened, Tracy was a good guy and a great friend and will never be forgotten.

  85. I am very sorry to here about Tracy, We never knew him but we were at the sie of the accident the night they wrecked. GOD BLESS

  86. I still love you just as much as I always have and I always will. I still think about you every day and that will never change. Ever since the day we met, not one day has passed by that I have not thought about you. I suspect it will always be this way, and I’m okay with it. You were my first love and you are in my heart, always. Love lives on forever. <3

  87. He used to come to my house and get spanked because he was hanging out with me. I lived in a trailer and had no money but Tracy saw past all that and liked me for who I was, and not what I had. He was a great guy! I will always remember riding his dirt bike in the corn field. You left a stamp on my heart!! You will not be forgotten!!!

  88. To my sweet, sweet Tracy, Its been such a long time, I don’t know where to start. I lost touch with everybody in North Carolina, people kind of make new ways, friends and all that comes alone with life. I started searching for you in Texas a few months ago, Facebook, some social media, just to find this out. I’m so sad Tracy, my heart is broken into pieces. I am so torn and I can’t believe what has happened. After that last year in 10th my parents left for Texas right after school was let out for summer and I was forced to go with mom and dads due to my dads military duties, that made me so mad that I had to leave the love of my life and now, I find this out. I wanted to stay with my aunt but she got sick and I had no choice to leave. I’m so glad I got to say goodbye but I didn’t think it would have been permanent. Well, I married a terrible man after graduation who cussed like a sailor, drank like a fish and abused me, my children and my parents verbally and physically and in all this time I had 4 amazing children, 2 girls and 2 boys, sadly to say my marriage never worked out between me and my husband because I always thought of you and of course his ill mannered ways and abuse made me sad, fearful and I was scared to leave him because he said he would kill me and the kids. I closed my eyes just to take me away to my happy place at night, I would think of you Tracy, I always thought what might had been with us but I proceeded in that horrible marriage for many years but I stayed faithful to him. I finally divorced three years ago he hit my mother and then hit me and burned my car to the ground and after courts and trials he sentenced to 7 years in prison. I saved all my money and made my way back to my aunts old house on the hill in Mars Hill and the old barn, yes, I cry every time I look at that old run down barn. I’m going to fix it up because I feel like that is our happy place. As I sat there the other night it was raining so hard, my tears made the rain storm seem like a drizzle. I think of you and the memories we had talking laughing so hard at your faces you made and jokes and I remember watching countless stars fall, making wishes and keeping each other in good company. I was thinking that you might have gotten married or something of that nature but the news of you hit me in the face like a brick when I started asking around, an old friend I ran into told me. Then I looked up your obituary and I lost it when I seen you on here. I had something to tell you from all those years ago but your gone and now it doesn’t even need to be brought up. I will be going to your grave site, to sit and chat with you. I love you so much Tracy Lane Gallimore, always and forever my best friend, my (Joker) – Love your, (Giggles)


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