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Craig Galloway Obituary
Germantown - After a hard-fought battle with health issues, Charles Craig Galloway of Germantown, Tennessee passed from this life into eternal life on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 72. He was born in Mobile, Alabama to Frances Harrison Galloway Keathley and the late Charles Galloway. Craig was a graduate of White Station High School and the University of Memphis. He had a successful career coaching throughout the community, teaching Art, Physical Education and Drivers Education in the Memphis City School System. Craig was a continuous entrepreneur whose passion for antiques lead him to own and operate Galloway Gallery in Memphis, TN. Additionally, he supported Special Olympics program of Memphis through fundraising and volunteering.
He will be missed by his wife of 42 years, Frances Darwin Galloway; daughters, Elizabeth Galloway and Virginia Coltharp (Collins), grandchildren, Molly and Hugh Coltharp; mother, Frances Keathley; sister, Cynthia Merritt (Alan); brother in law, Forrest Darwin (Donna); nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives and friends; along with his close friends, Gary Smith (Sharon), Tommy Strickland (Joan), Jimmy Gaines, members of the Gary Miller Sunday School class at GBC. He loved supporting his Memphis Tigers, antiquing, going to his cabin, building birdhouses and most of all spending time with family and friends or taking coffee breaks with the Drivers Ed crew. We are grateful for the extra years Craig was given and thankful for magnificent care provided by Carlotta Greig of Home Instead.
There will be a celebration of life on Sunday, November 22, at 1pm at Germantown Baptist Church, 9450 Poplar Avenue in Germantown.
In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to donate in his name to Germantown Baptist Church or your favorite charity.
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Beverly Stanley
April 25, 2023
What a friendly and encouraging classmate Craig was! I was hoping to catch up with him at our 55th white station high school reunion in October of `22 but instead, sadly, I saw that he had passed. When I woukd see him on the Memphis State campus, his smile was always a joy to see! I was so glad his sister, Cynthia joined my sorority, Delta Gamma. It is obvious from the obituary that he trusted in & walked, in the ways of the Lord. I´ll see him again!
Pete Moore
November 23, 2020
Coach Galloway was my pee wee baseball and basketball coach, but he was really the man that gave me hope for a better life and the framework of discipline to achieve it. I was a lost out of control kid. Coach Galloway gave unconditional friendship, set and enforced rules, and taught me the skills needed for achievement. I left Memphis as a young man, spent a long career as a soldier, I’ve had a very rich life, a strong family, and a successful career due to the influence of Coach Galloway. I’ve worked with generals, admirals, ambassadors, academics, political and business leaders; Craig Galloway made a greater positive impact in me and on my life. His was a life of service that made the lives of many better, he made our community stronger, and taught this wild child what a real man was. I haven’t seen Coach Galloway since I was about 12 but his lessons remain a daily part of my life. I pray for God’s Peace and Comfort for his family. Craig Galloway’s life was a life “well lived”.
Lindsey, Tracy, Joanna, Bob and AV Leake
November 22, 2020
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Betty Westmoreland
November 20, 2020
The White Station and Ridgeway High School faculties and staffs (Memphis, TN), send our sincere condolences to Frances and the family. Craig was an amazing person and he loved his White Station Spartans and his Memphis Tigers! We shall miss him and his wonderful smile. May he rest in the sweet peace of God's love. May his family find strength in the Lord's promise and in each other.
Sheila Elam
November 19, 2020
Frances & Ginny, Craig, Coach Galloway, was such a gentleman and wonderful person. I loved him as a coach and my driver's ed teacher and later as a husband, father and grandfather to ones I love. I know Craig was told well done. Prayers for you and much love. Sheila Elam
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