Elmore, Vt. James Henry Gallison, "Gentleman Jim", 65, of Vermont Route 12 in Elmore died Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Manor in Morrisville. He was born in Montpelier on August 12, 1946 the son of John Wallace Gallison Sr. & Elva Irene (laird) Gallison. Raised on his family farm in Middlesex, Jim attended public school there and also in Montpelier. On September 26, 1964 Jim married Gloria "Coco" Dalton and together had four children. Over the years Jim made his living as a Dairy Farmer and Owner of Gallison and Sons Excavating. His hobbies included traveling, selling Christmas trees in New York City, and operating Big "G's" hot dog stand. Jim was an avid hunter and enjoyed trips to Maine and "Heater Hunting" while cruising the back roads of Vermont, especially with long time friend Pete Fleury. He also loved buying and selling tractors and vehicles to which each one was assigned a nickname prior to being passed along. Jim's summer months were dedicated to the hay fields where it was said that he was more at home on the seat of a tractor. Jim had a reputation of being able to operate or repair anything with an engine. He enjoyed spending time with and helping friends in and around the Towne and Sons farm in Morrisville. Jim took great pride in handing down his knowledge of Draft Horses, Farming and troubleshooting mechanical issues. Throughout the 1960's and early 80's "Gentleman Jim" could be seen on Thursday nights turning the high banks of Thunder Road where one of his proudest achievements was winning the Flying Tiger Division Milk Bowl in 1982. Upon retirement from racing he continued to follow the local and NASCAR circuit and would race in "Run what ya Brung" to show the boys "You can't mess with a legend". Jim is survived by his children, James Gallison Jr. and wife Denise of Hamptonville, NC., Tracy Meadows and companion Thomas Googe of Moncks Corner, SC., Dean Gallison and wife Tina of North Middlesex, VT. and Bert Gallison and wife Penny of Washington, Vt. Included also are his Companion of the last 26 years, Elaine Douglass and her children, Lisa Lee and husband Doug of Hudson, Fl. Michele Gallison of Brooksville, Fl. and Chad Douglass and companion Tina of Middlesex,Vt. His sister Sandra Magoon and husband Paul of Hudson, NH. and Brother Lee McGranaghan and wife Sue of Batavia, NY. Jim was predeceased by his parents, two brothers John W. Gallison Jr. and David R. Gallison, and Granddaughter Jennifer Rae Papineau Calling hours will held on Friday, April 27th from 4-8 at Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School St. Montpelier, VT.. There will be a time for remembrance and story telling at 7 pm. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bert Gallison at 1853 Route 110 Barre,VT. 05641. Proceeds will be donated to the Vermont Dept. Of Agriculture.