GEORGE W. GALLOWAY, SR.

1927 - 2023

            George W. Galloway, Sr., 96, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky.

            George was born in Henderson County, Kentucky, on September 1, 1927, to the late Sam and Susan Galloway.  He was raised on a farm before traveling the world with the military.  George served in World War II as a Combustion Engineer in the Merchant Marines from 1944 to 1948 and then in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1948 to 1953 attaining the rank of 1st Sergeant.  Upon returning to the civilian work force, George became a member of the Evansville Teamster local where he remained for more than 30 years.  He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite.  George was an avid marksman who loved firearms, target practice, clay pigeon and skeet shooting, and big game hunting.  He enjoyed “cutting a rug” on the dance floor.

            In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Rebecca Leigh Galloway, who died in 2001; his sister, Lyda Downs and her husband, Walter Downs; and his brother, Sam Galloway, Jr.

            Survivors include two sons, G. William Galloway, Jr., and his wife, Connie, of Henderson, Kentucky, and Michael C. Galloway and his wife, Alesa, of Cary, North Carolina; four grandchildren, Lesley LaMar and her husband, Chris, Mason Galloway and his wife, Katie, Addison Galloway, and Spencer Galloway; one great-grandchild, Maeve LaMar; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  Family member Jerry Metzger will officiate.  Burial will be in Fairmont Cemetery.

            Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2023, and until service time Wednesday at the funeral home.        

            Pallbearers will be Mason Galloway, Spencer Galloway, Grant Metzger, Samuel Galloway, III, Ethan Evans, and Chris LaMar.

Contributions may be made to the Western Kentucky Veterans Center Activity Department, 926 Veterans Drive, Hanson, Kentucky 42413.

            Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.