James Leo Gallagher II
August 21, 2019
James Leo Gallagher II, 54, passed on August 21, 2019. Jimmy was a professional musician from the age of 11, performing keyboards in both his hometown of Kansas City, MO. and in Las Vegas, NV. “Jimmy Jam”, as family, friends, and fellow musicians knew him, left Kansas City in 1985 to join Jonathan and the Music Magic in Las Vegas. He returned home in 2008 to marry his childhood sweetheart, Mindy Wear. He soon found himself sharing his musical talent with local bands: The Kaopectones and Journeyman, the Eric Clapton experience. Everyone knew Jimmy as a truly kind and generous spirit. Family, friends, and the music community will dearly miss him. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mindy, sons Justin Bogeajis and James (Jas) L. Gallagher III, stepson Keenan J. O’Brien, siblings Michael, Dianna (John) Cress, Patricia Scroggin, grandsons Jamie and Kody Gallagher and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents James L. and Margaret J. Gallagher and brother-in-law Pat Scroggin. Jimmy’s life will be celebrated at Knucklehead’s Saloon, 2715 Rochester Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64120, on September 19, 2019 at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. It will be an evening of songs and memories as we relinquish our dear Jimmy Jam to join the other great artists in Rock & Roll heaven.
James Leo Gallagher II, 54, passed on August 21, 2019. Jimmy was a professional musician from the age of 11, performing keyboards in both his hometown of Kansas City, MO. and in Las Vegas, NV. “Jimmy Jam”, as family, friends, and... View Obituary & Service Information