Joseph Oscar Galbraith Jr.

GALBRAITH, JR, , JOSEPH OSCAR 94, died peacefully Tuesday September 4th at the home of Reyna Navarrete, who had been providing around the clock care, leaving a legacy of leadership and inspiration to those that love and serve their fellow man. Joe Galbraith was born February 23, 1913 to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. (Dovie Louise Scott) Galbraith in Hillsboro, Texas. He had a brother Frederick Louis Galbraith who was 2 years and 5 days younger [deceased]. There was another brother who died when he was 10 days old. Christened as an infant he joined the Presbyterian Church at the age of 7. A graduate of Hillsboro High School he attended Hillsboro Junior College. He joined Boy Scout Troop 2, sponsored by the Lions Club in 1925 and was a member 10 years. He earned Eagle with five palms. He was a member of DeMolay. He married Alice Lexxea Matthews of Port Arthur, Texas April 16, 1939. Born to this couple were a son Gary in 1940 and a daughter, Mary Jo in 1942. They have three grand-daughters, Mollie, Mona Melissa and Laurie Lynn. They had a grandson, Joe Matthews Hines, who died in 1994 at age 32, a son in law Donald Hebert and a niece Anne Galbraith Wisdom. Joe became a Professional Scouter in 1935 and retired in 1978. The next day he became a consultant and served until 2002. He attended National Jamboree in 1937 and 1950. He was a Vigil Honor member of the Order of the Arrow and a Wood Badger. He was a graduate of the 45th National Training School in New Jersey. He received the BSAs James E. West Fellowship Award and a Campsite is named in his honor at Camp Karankawa. He was a Deacon or Elder in several Presbyterian churches. He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian church in Robstown, Texas. He was a member of the West Corpus Christi Rotary Club and in six other Rotary Clubs during various assignments over the past 66 years. His Club honored him with the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. He was the official song leader in his Club and Rotary District 5930. He led the Pledge of Allegiance at United Way luncheons and at Chamber of Commerce breakfasts for many years. He was a life member of the Knife and Fork Club. He is well known for his song leading and for the enthusiasm he brings to every gathering. His family would like to thank his primary care giver Rena Navarrete and the Vista Home Health Care hospice workers: Denise Swank, April Ortiz, Wilma Hunt and Paulette Mayfield who made his last months a comfortable, dignified and loving experience. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the South Texas Councils Campership Fund which provides camperships to needy scouts for camp. A funeral service will be at Seaside Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8th at 1:00 P.M. Visitation will be at Seaside from 3:00pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, September 7th. Internment will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, September 10th in Park Ridge Cemetery in Hillsboro, Texas. Seaside Funeral Home Corpus Christi, TX 361-994-3817

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