Photo courtesy of R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Hampton
Feb 11, 1941 - Oct 8, 2025
Aunt Vi ,To all of you so sorry for your loss. Love from Rhonda Conway aka(tanker) Uncle Bub used to call me. My Prayers are that the Lord holds all the family.
Rhonda Conway
October 11, 2025 | Carthage, MO | Family
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Steinhau
October 10, 2025 | Friend
Galen worked for our company(Newton Bus Service) for many years. He always was willing to help us when ever he could, except when his grandson was playing ball! He loved his family and often talked about them. He was a lovely person and we were so fortunate to have him as part of our family business. He will be truly missed! Our prayers our with his family!
Sabina Newton
October 10, 2025 | Gloucester, VA | Coworker
Dear Vi and family,
I have such fond memories of you and Galen. You were a part of my working life for many years. As I read this obituary, I could hear Galen laughing. It was always full of happiness. May your days be filled with his love and Gods blessings.
With sympathy,
Mary Kenerley Kohlenhoefer
Mary Kohlenhoefer
October 10, 2025 | Williamsburg, VA | Friend
Galen James Ross, born February 11, 1941, in Miller, Missouri to Hazel and Gilbert Ross, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. Galen was a resident of Sarcoxie, Missouri until the US Army relocated him to Fort Eustis, Virginia. In August 1959, friends introduced him to Viola Selby of Phoebus who would become and remain his wife for over 65 years.
Galen was predeceased by his parents; sister, Phyllis Butler; three infant children, Galena, James, and Wiley. He is survived by his wife, his daughters Peggy Boullianne and Becky Hopson; his son, Randy Ross (Charlotte); grandchildren, Amanda, Randi, Brock, Trent (Jennifer) and Cam; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Jamie, Klay, Gunner, Cali, Lyla, Jennymell, and Spencer; his sister, Linda West of Sarcoxie, MO; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Galen retired from Dan Daniels Distribution Center with over a million safe driving miles. His most recent employer was Newton Bus Service.
Galen enjoyed racing stock car #5 at Virginia Raceway and Langley Speedway. He also enjoyed attending runs and rallies with the Highway Gentlemen Motorcycle Club; especially when his Yamaha Venture Royale took “Best in Show” at Dollywood.
The family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the care provided by Kerry, Megan, Abraham, Bethany and Laura. A special thank you to Rick Montalbo for always being there.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Association (click here to donate).
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