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William Galloway Obituary
William Galloway Sr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Elder William Galloway Sr., went to heaven to be with the Lord, Aug. 30, 2008. He was born Aug. 5, 1941, in Washington, D.C., the son of Bessie and William. Master Gunnery Sgt. Galloway served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 24 years, with two tours to Vietnam receiving several medals of honor for his service. He became a deacon in the Church of God in Christ in 1981 while serving in Okinawa. In 1996, he became an ordained elder. He served as pastor of Philadelphia Church No. 7 until his death. Elder Galloway served the Navy Brigg for 18 years and received a medal for his service and counseling the inmates. He is survived by his wife, Dr. Linda Galloway; two sons, Staff Sgt. William Galloway Jr. and wife Sonya and Paul Galloway-BS and his fiancee Renee Brit and his daughter Connie Galloway; two grandchildren; a brother Mr. and Mrs. Luis Galloway of Washington, D.C.; Rosetta and Russell Talley, Milton Galloway, Aunt Ada and all their families. The funeral will be held Thursday at noon in Philadelphia Church No. 7, 921 Canal Drive, Chesapeake. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. A viewing will take place Wednesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Riddick Funeral Service.
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Vivian Ray-Carter
November 1, 2019
Gone but never forgotten!
January 9, 2012
Today is January 9,2012, my sons nd I miss you but remain Trusting in God and know you are in a better place. Love alwaysw William Jr,Paul M and Linda G
James and Chris Small
May 29, 2009
Sister Galloway and Family,
May God continue to strengthen you and your family. It was a blessing to have known Elder Galloway. He always showed loved to all he came in contact with. Your Deacon and Sister in Christ.
Renee Brite
October 18, 2008
Mr. Galloway,
I had the great opportunity of meeting this wonderful man and father. He brought me into the church and helped me become a better person. I loved him like he was my own father, and he showed me the same love back. I will always remember going to church and seeing him singing with the biggest smile in the church. He was always happy and had more energy than anyone I ever knew. During the times in the hospital he explained some scriptures to Paul & I, and I remember sitting there listening to his every word. At one moment he said, "I know you are getting tired Renee, would you like me to stop?" I told him to keep going because it was like I couldn't get enough of Jesus. I truly believe that he implanted that desire in me, to enjoy more of the Lord and live for the Lord. He was a mighty inspiration in my life and I will always hold a special place in my heart for him. I love you Mr. Galloway and I miss you.
Love Always,
Renee Brite
Susan & David Sniegowski
October 7, 2008
To Linda and family: David and I truely miss Mr. "G". What a warm and loving man is was and still is in our hearts. Please take comfort in knowing Bill is with you at all times and is rejoicing in God's arms along with the heavenly angels.
Georgiann and Gale Allen
October 7, 2008
To the Galloway Family,
I had the great honor to work at the same site as your loved one, Mr. Bill.
He would always come down to the receiving area at ILO and asked where the Steeler fan was...and then I would yell out "HOW ABOUT THOSE REDSKINS" He always was smiling and happy. He is now in God's house and watching over you.
My deepest sympathy to your family...May God Bless You,
Wallace Richardson
September 7, 2008
May GOD continue to Bless and use you all, and bless and protect you! If I can be of any help as a Brother in CHRIST, please let my Wife & I know!
September 6, 2008
Mrs. Galloway & Sons,
May you continue to look to God for solace and consolation. Always know that God is your source of strength; HE will see you through this period.
In the Heart Hospital at Sentara Norfolk General, we witness how Mr. Galloway fought a good fight and he kept the faith, never complaining about his sickness.
Mrs. Gallloway, you visit daily as a very devoted spouse who gave your husband the best care humanly possible. You became part of our family in the waiting room!
Continue to be blessed by God's Holy words. If you need us, you have my number.
Sincerely,
Marilyn D. Grant
Christine Spruill
Heart Hospital Waiting Room
(757) 388-8396
Edna Broner
September 4, 2008
Linda, I guess my message didn't go through, but I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your famiy. We all loved Bill, but God loved him more. May peace comfort you and the boys at this time.
JOE/EDNA Lovick
September 4, 2008
I am deeply sorry to hear of your loss. Now, William will walk in the foot steps of GOD forever.
Larry Springs
September 4, 2008
Bill was one of the most inspiring and cheerful persons I ever met and he will live on in my heart as a dear friend in Jesus. I pray for the peace, comfort, and blessings of all his family members and friends.
Macon Williams
September 4, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he was a source of wisdom and strength to everyone he knew. My deepest sympathy.
Thelma Pollard
September 4, 2008
Dr. Linda Galloway and the Galloway Family: I write this entry with mixed emotions. One because "Mr. G." will be greatly missed. He has always been kind hearted and a special friend. He would always ask me about my son and my mother (even though he has never met my mother). Secondly, I write with joy because I know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord (II Cor 5:8).
To the Philadelphia Church #7 Family:
I know what you are going through being that My Bishop and Pastor went home to be with the Lord, November 15, 2007. Elder Galloway was there to comfort and encourage me, so I say to you, keep your hands in God's hand and you shall see your Pastor Galloway again.
May God continue to comfort your hearts. You all are in our prayers.
Co-Worker Thelma and family Mrs. Ethel Pollard and Cedric Pollard
Jean-Eddy Pierre-Louis
September 4, 2008
My sincer condoleance to all the family friends and coworker , it deeply sadness in every one heart. I 'm going to miss my Redskin faussing fan, he did say this is their year. May God Bless Him and all His Families: From the Pirerre-louis Jean-Eddy and family, allways love
Captain Michael Johnson, SC, USN
September 3, 2008
May the peace of God be with you and provide you comfort. We will all miss Bill but heaven is rejoicing because one of His solider has gone home.
Pam Johnson
September 3, 2008
Dr. Linda Galloway & Family--
Bill was always a joy. I remember that once while I was visiting you all in your home, we all made a circle and Bill led us into a prayer. He has helped many people through his kindness and prayer and I'm grateful to one of those persons. You can go in peace with joy in your heart.
Love and Blessings to you all....
Pam
Michael Barnes
September 3, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
John & Pam Wheeley
September 3, 2008
May God provide your entire family with the calm and peace that only He can supply. I have many good memories of Bill - he was a kind and thoughtful man of God.
God's Promise:
"Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4
Gwen Hall
September 3, 2008
As a part of the ILO family, now transplanted to FL, I would like to say that Mr. Bill was a mighty man of God. I have no doubt that he is sitting in the presence of Jesus Christ being told how he was such a good and faithful servant. Even though it is difficult to say goodbye to loved ones, KNOW that he is resting well now. My prayers are with the entire family
CDR James R. Macaranas
September 3, 2008
To Bill's family- please accept my condolences during this difficult time. Bill inspired a lot of people, including me, to try to do a little better and treat people a little nicer each day. That's a legacy that never ends. God Bless you.
Sherrie Harris
September 3, 2008
May the grace of our God and His Holy Spirit keep you during this time. Hold on to Him who is able to keep you. I will be praying for your family. God Bless.
Kathy Goodall
September 3, 2008
Mr Bill, I sat in my car this moring looking at the beautiful sunrise and knew that you were in Heaven chatting away with the Angels. The Pastor at my Church always says when someone passes and they were a Christian that they Graduated or were Promoted. I know you Graduated. Even though your friends and family will miss you very much they know that you aren't struggling anymore. You aren't in pain anymore. I will always cherish the talks we had and remember you as a very special and caring man. I will always be grateful that you attended my CPO pinning ceremony and were Chaplain at my retirement ceremony. You were a very special man and the Angels are lucky to have you with them. I know your family will lean on their faith and that will get them through. God Bless you Mr. Bill.
Randy Walker, Sr.
September 2, 2008
Dr. Linda Galloway & Family,
My prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Galloway will be truly missed.
Katrina Broner
September 2, 2008
We love you Uncle Bill
Love Trina and Isiah
Kelley Stephenson
September 2, 2008
Mr. Bill was a wonderful, loving and kind person. He helped me through a very tuff time in my life and gave me the courage to keep trying. I will never forget his smile and his kind words. I know he is safe now in God's hands but I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family, God bless you all.
George Chambers
September 2, 2008
As a co-worker I want to say, first and foremost, I considered Bill a friend. He will be missed by all his fellow co-workers. My prayers and thoughts are with the family in this time of sorrow
Julie Wright
September 2, 2008
I will miss you Mr. Bill. You were always smiling and always had words of encouragement! A good friend and coworker. I pray God will bless your family at this time. Your ILO family will always remember you, and miss our preacher!!
Julie Tyme (Virginia Beach, VA)
Sylvia Wilson
September 2, 2008
Bill was a Great Man and I will miss him tremendously. He was a friend. a mentor, a co-worker. He was always there with a kind word and a prayer when I needed it. That was Bill! He will always live on in our hearts and minds ~ Memories are a wonderful thing! I know that God has big plans for our Bill and that we will all see him again. My prayers are with his family and friends during this time of grief.
Yvonne Westray
September 2, 2008
Dr. Linda Galloway and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. He will be missed by us all.
Warren Holland
September 2, 2008
I am deeply saddened by the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and my friend. I have never met a finer person. He will be truly missed by all.
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