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Cory James Galloway
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Cory Galloway Obituary
Cory passed away at the age of 23 on Jan. 25, 2009, in Kilgore.
Cory James Galloway was born Oct. 30, 1985, in Lewisville to Luke Edward Galloway and Regina Ann Griffith Galloway. Cory had been a resident of Tyler for a year and a half, previously living in Van for 19 years. He graduated from Van High School in 2004, attended Kilgore Fire Academy and graduated from TJC with his EMT basic training certification. He was a fire-fighter/EMT-B on the Kilgore Fire Department, which was one of the greatest accomplishments of his life. He was of the Catholic faith and active in the youth group of the Van First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, John Galloway.
Survivors include his parents, Luke and Regina Galloway, of Van; fiancé, Sarah Hunt, of Chandler; two sisters, Jade Hopson and husband, Chase, of Van, and Caitlin Galloway, of Van; grandparents, Ann Galloway, of Irving, and A.J. and Helen Griffith, of Arlington; niece, Ava Hopson; nephew, Ian Hopson; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, with a rosary to follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Naño officiating.
The Kilgore Fire Department will serve as pallbearers.
He was dearly loved, and will be sorely missed.
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danny smith
February 1, 2009
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Cory.My prayers and thoughts goes out to the entire Galloway family
Misty Neal
January 31, 2009
Caitlyn, my prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Penter
January 31, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Jason Sheets Cherokee Co. Sheriff's Dept.
January 31, 2009
I worked with Cory when I was a service writer at Hall GMC. He was a very quiet young man, but you could always count on him to do what needed to be done. He will be truly missed.
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Johni Freeman
January 30, 2009
Regina Luke & family
I know Our Angels are watching over us now. I'm sure Archie greeted him with a big smile and a hand shake or hug. They will be watching over us.
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday.
Donna and David Duncan
January 30, 2009
Regina, I am so sorry for your loss of Cory, I didn't personally know him, but felt like I did through our conversations about him going to the fire academy, and getting on in Kilgore. I can't even imagine what you must be going through, but I am sure that you will get through it with christ. God Bless you.
Debbie Genoway
January 30, 2009
Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Jon, Debbie and Danielle
January 29, 2009
Regina & Caitlin,
Jordan & I have cried for you both and your family, and then we smiled remembering Cory always smiling when the girls were little and were in dance and he was always there with his mom, making us laugh. We lost Keith's daughter several years ago at 18 and I knew then like I know now God needs them in Heaven. You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Katie Yarbrough
Jordan Kuntzman
AARON PRITCHETT
January 29, 2009
Firefighter's Prayer
When I am called to duty, God,
Whenever flames may rage
Give me strength to save a life
Whatever be its age.
Help me embrace a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Enable me to be alert
And hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
Put the fire out.
I want to fill my calling
To give the best in me
To guard my friend and neighbor
And protect his property.
And if according to Your will
While on duty I must answer death's call
Bless with Your protecting hand
My family one and all.
GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND YOUR FAMILY .... TO THE BRAVEST LOVED ONES SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
AARON PRITCHETT
Midway ATOLL FIRE DEPT
VAN HS 1994
Chalene Tetrick
January 29, 2009
Luke & Regina my prayers are with you & your family in the loss of Cory. God will get you thru this, just lean on him. My love goes out to you and your family.
Jerry and Sharon Flanagan
January 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sharion Beard
January 29, 2009
Our prayers are with you all. Words cannot express my sympathy for you. There is no greater loss than losing your child.
Sue Lyle
January 29, 2009
My prayers are with you.
Donnie & Linda Payne
January 29, 2009
May you rest in God's peace during this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kenneth & Sheri Ghormley & family
January 29, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
David & Paula Hiett
January 28, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss of your son. I lost my daughter 7 months ago, she was also a firefighter here in Smith County, I am so thankful for the support we received from the family that is the Fire Service, please know that we want to be there for you too. Thank you for your son, and his love and service to this communitiy - he will be missed.
Gary & Lisa Holt & Family
January 28, 2009
Luke, Regina, and family we are so saddened to here about your loss. You all our in our thoughts and prayers. May God keep and bless you all in this time of sorrow.
Barbie Clay
January 28, 2009
Luke, Regina, Jade & Caitlin, Please know that you are in our thoughts and our prayers. No words anyone can speak now can fill the void you will feel for a while. When we lose a loved one, everyone wants to make you feel better by offering all kinds of thoughts and not really knowing how to deliver those thoughts to where they will make you feel comfortable, but do know this, trust in God and trust that he knows what is best for all of us. He told us that he would not give us more that what we can bear to handle, even though sometimes we question that, but he is taking care of us as well as those that have passed on before us. We are all praying for Him to take care of you all, because He is already taking care of Cory and he is is in the best place possible. Jamie & I are deeply saddened for your loss and hope that God gives you the strength to get you through this time of need. God bless you all.
Roger & Rosa West
January 28, 2009
Luke, Regina & Family, We are so saddened by the loss of Cory. Somehow God wraps us in his arms and takes care of us thru these trying times. God has taken care of my family thru the years of losing my parents, my brother, and my nephew, and I am certain that God will do the same with your family. We are close by, so if you should need anything, please feel free to let us know. Roger & I did not know Cory that well, but our boys did, as Chase and Cory took several fire tests together. We know he was a wonderful son, as he was raised by such good parents. He will surely be missed by all, but he is in a much better place than any of us could ever imagine. We are praying for your family.
Much Love from your neighbors,
The West Family-Roger, Rosa, Chase & Drew
Kandyce McGuire
January 27, 2009
My God Bless You and your family in this time of sorrow.I am deeply sorry for your lose.
Traci Matlock
January 27, 2009
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
January 27, 2009
To the Galloway family: May God give your family strenght during this very difficult time.
Donna Pierce
January 27, 2009
My prayers are with your family in your time of sorrow. I do not know you or your family, but the loss of a loved one at such a young age is always a devastating blow. May God be with you.
Whitney Wilson
January 27, 2009
So much of my high school experiences have Cory in them. He will always remain one of my good friends!
Kim Hudnall Lascano, Mason Hudnall
January 27, 2009
Our hearts are sadden with this news. Corey and my son, Jeff Hudnall, started kindergarten together and graduated together in Van. We spent many hours on the baseball fields with Corey and his wonderful family. Our blessed thoughts go out to them all and God has certainly chosen a wonderful Angel to call home.
The Hays Family Kilgore Firefighter
January 27, 2009
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
January 27, 2009
From one firefighter family to another, we are praying for your loss.
The Jarman Family
January 27, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
REGENA BELL
January 27, 2009
I REMEMBER WHEN COREY WAS YOUNG. HE AND MY SON WERE PRETTY GOOD BUDDIES. MY HUSBAND COACHED THEM IN LITTLE LEAGUE, SO THEY SPENT MOST OF THEIR SUMMERS TOGETHER. THIS ONE SATURDAY THEY WERE IN A TOURNAMENT. WE HAD PLAYED THAT MORNING AND IT WAS GOING TO BE 3 OR 4 HOURS BEFORE THEY PLAYED ANOTHER GAME SO WE TOOK THE BOYS OUT TO OUR HOUSE SO THEY COULD RELAX A BIT. WE HAD TOLD THEM NOT TO GO OUT AND GET HOT AND TIRED. WELL A LITTLE TIME HAD PASSED AND NEXT THING WE KNOW WE HEAR COREY SCREAMING FOR MY HUSBAND. MY HUSBAND RUNS OUTSIDE AND SEES COREY RUNNING TO THE HOUSE. MY HUSBAND ASKS HIM WHATS WRONG AND ALL HE COULD DO WAS POINT TOWARD THE WOODED AREA BEHIND THE HOUSE. THEN HEAR COMES OUR SON HOLDING HIS HEAD, BLEEDING. THEY HAD WENT EXPLORING AND OUR SON HAD FELL ON SOMETHING SHARP AND CUT HIS HEAD. IT WASNT SERIOUS, IT JUST LOOKED LIKE IT...COREY WAS SO CONCERNED ABOUT OUR SON THAT DAY. THAT IS HOW COREY WAS , HE WAS ALWAYS CONCERNED ABOUT OTHERS AND LOVED HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. WE WILL MISS HIM TERRIBLY...
Rhonda Wilson
January 27, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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