Richard Lawrence Galloway

Richard Lawrence Galloway obituary, Suffolk, VA

Richard Lawrence Galloway

Richard Galloway Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home & Crematory - Northern Suffolk Chapel on Jun. 26, 2025.

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Richard L. Galloway, went to be with our Lord June 24, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Kathy Jean; daughter, Victoria Phillips; and son, Richard Jr.. He also leaves two grandsons, Andrew Phillips-Gartner and his husband Scott, and Matthew Phillips; siblings, Jan Depew, Bibi Hall and Amaris Morrell.
Mr. Galloway was a land surveyor for 62 years, owning his own company. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed running and participating in many marathons. Richard served his community as a volunteer firefighter as well. Mr. Galloway will be greatly missed.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11 AM at R.W. Baker & Co. Funeral Home, North Suffolk Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Ln.. Family will receive friends and family an hour prior to the service. Entombment will take place on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10 AM at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Biltmore Church, 3214 Elliott Ave., Portsmouth, Va 23702. Condolences may be registered at RWBakerFH.com.
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