John Lenuel Gale, 70, of Texarkana, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at a local care facility. He was born on February 14, 1956, to John L. Gale and Juanita Gale.

John dedicated many years of his career as a tire builder for Cooper Tire and was also a proud retired veteran of the United States Air Force. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing video games, and spending cherished moments with his granddaughter, Alyssa Gale. He was known by his family and friends as an honest, hardworking man with a kind and generous heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. Gale and Juanita Gale.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Glenda Gale; his son, John L. Gale Jr.; his daughters, Samantha Gale and Deborah DeRouon and her husband, Paul; stepson Timothy Davis; his brother, Bob Gale and wife Rita; sisters, Barbara Dickens, Elaina Strange and husband Chris; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren;  and numerous other relatives and friends.