Gallieo Dirks was born March 26, 1934 to Leonard and Varie Whitley Dirks in Langston, OK, he was one of five siblings. His wife June Evans Dirks, both parents, sister Mattie and brother Leonard, Jr. preceded him in death. Gallieo, received his education from Langston Public School Systems. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age and united with New Hope Baptist Church and was baptized. He served as a deacon, sunday school superintendent and member of the benevolent committee at New Hope. He was employed for a number of years with Mecury Marines until his retirement. Gallieo leaves to cherish his memories, one brother Robert Lee (Jessie) of Wichita, Kansas, one sister Pearl Maul of Langston, OK, a devoted niece Wanda Boyles (Phillips) of Langston, Oklahoma, a friend Mary Hood of Wichita, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, many other relatives and many friends.