Bruce Wayne Gallups

Bruce Wayne Gallups, 65, of Columbus, GA, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Morningside Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Badgett officiating. A private interment will be held at Hyram Cemetery in Seale, AL following the service. The family will receive friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 22, 2023, at McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd., Columbus, GA 31907.

Wayne was born February 20, 1958, in Atlanta, GA to the late Charlie Bruce Gallups and Duane Williams Gallups. He grew up in Columbus where he played baseball and football for Kendrick High School and was affectionately known as “Batman.” After graduating, he married his high school sweetheart, Carol Banks. He began his career at Colonial Bakery where he retired after 26 years. After his career in the bread business, God began a special work in and through him where he went on to become an ordained pastor.  He was instrumental in planting New Beginning Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL.  He was currently serving as the Adult Senior Pastor at Morningside Baptist Church where he also co-taught a Bible Fellowship Class.

Outside of serving his church, Wayne loved a good game of golf and fishing anywhere he could wet a hook. Wayne also tapped into his creative side by painting many detailed canvas paintings for others to enjoy.  He especially loved woodworking where he created many toys for his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carol Banks Gallups of Columbus, GA, children, Amber Wallace (Josh) of Muskegon, MI, Brandon Gallups (Julie) of Covington, GA, grandchildren, Brady Wallace, Emery Wallace, and Peyton Gallups. Other family members include aunt, Mary Bankston of Seale, AL, brother-in-law, Jeff Banks of Columbus, GA, cousin, Greg Allmendinger (Pat) of Phenix City, AL, and many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Morningside Baptist Church at 6065 Morningside Dr, Columbus, GA 31909 or Preferred Hospice at 1921 Whittlesey Rd., Suite 110, Columbus, GA 31904.