Albert Gallanthen Jr.

July 14, 1936 - October 8, 2020

Albert Ernest Gallanthen, Jr., 84, husband of Peggy Holloway Gallanthen, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Spartanburg Medical Center. Born in Fair Lawn, NJ on July 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Albert Gallanthen, Sr. and Cecilia Wegele Gallanthen. He was a proud US Navy Veteran of the Korean War, volunteer fireman in Plantation, FL and a Christian. Albert and his wife Peggy had a photography business in Florida and was also the family photographer for all of the family occasions. He loved each of his grandchildren and was affectionately known as their “PopPop”. Along with his wife Peggy of 47 years, Albert is also survived by his daughters: Lynn Pilewski and husband Greg, Karen Williams and Charmaine Hajjar; son: Johnnie Slate, Sr.; 5 grandchildren: Johnnie Slate, Jr., Jessica Slate, Megan Slate, Ashley Hajjar and Nicolas Hajjar; 6 great-grandchildren: Christopher, Dominic, Sara, Erik, Gabriella and Amelia; sister: Pearl Quigley and brother: Arthur Gallanthen. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM Monday, October 19, 2020 at The Howze Mortuary. Graveside services will be held at 2 PM Monday afternoon, October 19, 2020 at Coleman Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.thehowzemortuary.com The Howze Mortuary in Travelers Rest is in charge of the arrangements. (864) 834-8051