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Robert GALLOWAY Obituary
Robert Ray "Booby" Galloway Jr., 57, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, in Lynchburg, the son of Robert Ray Galloway Sr. and Jewel Delores Womack. He was preceded in death by a devoted uncle and aunt, Raymond and Juanita Dowdy, whom he loved as if they were his parents; a brother, Frank Womack Jr.; and a nephew, Christopher Bass.
"Booby" was born Oct. 29, 1950, in Lynchburg. He worked for Burleigh Construction as a concrete finisher. He was an avid fisher and hunter.
He is survived by the love of his life, Sandra C. Galloway; a son, Robert Q. Galloway of Lynchburg; two grandchildren, Katlyn B. Galloway and Chelsea N. Galloway, all of Lynchburg; two brothers, Alan D. Womack Sr. of Lynchburg and James "Ray" Dowdy Jr. and wife, Debbie, of Rustburg; one niece, Terrie R. Tweedy; three nephews, Christopher J. Dowdy, Alan D. Womack Jr. and Michael Bass; one great-niece, Allie Dowdy; three great-nephews, Ryan Dowdy, Tom Dowdy and Tilman Tweedy; and his lifelong friend, Mitch Tweedy.
The family will receive friends at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Rustburg Baptist Church. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 p.m. with the Rev. James W. Martin officiating. A reception after the service will be held in the church fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Autism Society of South Central West Virginia, 706 Kanawha Ave. South, Nitro, W.Va.
Tharp Funeral Home is assisting the family, (434) 237-9424.
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brenda bryant
September 19, 2008
dearest sandy & rob,
how do i tell you how much i loved bobby? i remember our laughs & funny conversation 'til almost midnight in may. mom finally left us to "giggle" alone and went to bed. i'll always treasure the day, i looked out my kitchen window & saw this "handsome man" driving up with his left hand on the steering wheel & holding the beautiful cut flower arrangement in his right hand-only to tell me he loved me! special moments like these-i pray will bring you comfort and smiles as we attempt to get through all of this together as a family that loves you and will always be there for the two of you...knowing how bobby is looking down saying:"i wish their tears would go away" knowing he's walking the streets of gold and reminiscing with his family above. think of how he would like to encourage you and rob to rejoice in his passing as God is taking special care of him. as he carried the cross in his pocket with faith & grace inscribed on the back-that's what he wanted to tell both of you as he entered the Gates of Heaven. he didn't need to leave a note-his message is as he left it! "Grace & Faith." now is the time for you & rob to continue to ask God to take care of you..."as he always did so faithfully!" he loved the two of you more than life!!! he wants you to remember him with a smile and a laugh at all the fish he caught! that will keep him smiling, as he enjoys his new life with Christ-something so wonderful, "we" can only imagine. please know how much we love you and rob as "he did," & we'll make him proud of us...through it all.
forever yours,
your sister mabel & brenda
Page Eney
September 13, 2008
Dear Family,
It is always hard to be so far away when sadness comes. Please know that you are all in my heart,my thoughts and prayers. I have been gone from Virginia for many years but Bobby was such a help to my Dad,Dewey, at his car wash in Lynchburg. My last picture of Bobby was when he visited my parents in Lynchburg before I moved them west. And I saw him again briefly at my parents service in Feb.in Rustburg. Take care of each other, give extra hugs for me and know that distance does not lessen the hurt when a family member is lost. Love to all of you.
Cousin Page(Burnette) Eney
Mike & Kim Stone
September 9, 2008
Rob,
Mike & I are sure sorry for your loss. If we can do anything, please let us know. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
September 9, 2008
Sandra, We are so sorry about Bobby you know how much we care for him. If you need anything please let us know and the girls wanted me to say that they love you and you are in there prayers.
Mr.and Mrs. Hughes and family
Kathy Moore
September 9, 2008
Sandra and Rob, No words can express how much my heart goes out to both of you at this time in your lives. Stand strong and keep the faith. Hold those precious memories close and cherish them for all eternity. All my love, my friend!
Scotti Vassar Clements
September 9, 2008
Booby I will always love you! I know the rest of us cousins will miss you greatly. My heart hurts. Sandra, Debbie & Ray, Love you guys and morn with you even though I cannot be there, know that my heart is.
Scotti
Lisa Crawford
September 9, 2008
Sandra: There are no words to express how truly sorry I am about Bobby. You know how much I have always cared for him and I wish there were something we could do to ease the pain. Please know that we are praying for you and we hope the fond memories will help you through this difficult time.
Love,
Lisa, Tim and Molly
Brenda Colinger
September 9, 2008
I will always remember Bobby and how he loved his family. He was a keen ouddoorsman and loved nature.
He will be sorely missed.
Frank & Beth Hendricks
September 9, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you find comfort in the Lord.
Norma Jean & Timmy Childress
September 8, 2008
Timmy & his late Daddy, Grover, were
great fishing & hunting buddies of Booby's. We have many good memories of him sitting at our kitchen table telling stories. We loved him as part of the family. You are in our hearts and in our prayers.
Chad & Melisha Layne & Kids
September 8, 2008
Our hearts go out to all of you! Booby was such a great guy. Always joking and telling funny stories. He will be missed! We are very sorry for your loss and if there is anything we can do please let us know!
Ida Mae Saunders
September 8, 2008
I will always remember him walking down from Rustburg Mt. with my son in his arms after he had wandered off. I loved him then, and always did. Through the years he became a dear friend, not only to me but my sons as well. I will always treasure his memory, and his friendship.
My heart is with you all.
Sherry Blanks
September 8, 2008
Dear Sandra and Robbie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So many great memories have flooded back to us.
Love,
Ronnie and Sherry
Susan Hammock Skadan
September 8, 2008
Sandra and Robbie (Rob), I was so sadden to hear the news on Saturday about Booby. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I miss you guys. Love you both.
Debra Dunn
September 8, 2008
My heartfelt sympathy to you all. Bobby was a great friend to my brother, Rory Dunn, of Rustburg. They fished together many times and watched many Nascar races.
He will be missed.
Ellen (Buck)Schwark
September 8, 2008
Dear Sandra - my thoughts and prayers are with you old friend - Ellen
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