J. Jack Galbreath

As a young father Jack helped found and build the Manchaca Optimist Club where his great-grand daughter, Emily, enjoys playing baseball today.

Jack loved hunting, fishing, and all outdoor activities. Jack taught his children and grandchildren love of the outdoors and lead the family on many outdoor adventures.

Jack and Lila enjoyed almost 63 years of marriage and their home has always been the center of activity for their three children, four grand children and eight great grandchildren.

He was a lifetime member of Local 520 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and continued to enjoy the camaraderie of colleagues at monthly lunch meetings in retirement.

Jack was a member of Masonic Lodge #426 A. F. & A. M. and the Galbreath family thanks the Lodge for their officiating at the grave side service.

Jack will be sadly missed by his wife, Lila Lee Edwards Galbreath, Austin TX

Son – Randy Lee Galbreath and wife LeMorris, Buda TX

Daughters – Vicki Galbreath Bedwell, Austin TX Betty Marie Galbreath Reeves, Austin TX

Grandchildren:

Wendi Bedwell Louk, husband Eddie, Buda TX

Randa Galbreath Kelton, husband Allen, Castle Rock CO,

Derrick Bedwell, wife Brett, Buda TX

Aaron Galbreath, Sunset Valley, TX

Great-Grandchildren:

Alysa Bedwell Chloe Bedwell, Alexander Kelton, Emily Louk , Bailey Louk,

James Mayes, Tyler Mayes, Lilly Sutton

Jack was preceded in death by Mother, Gertrude Galbreath, father, Vernon Galbreath, and sister, Clarice Galbreath Fogle.

Graveside services will be held, 10:00 am Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Fitzhugh Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank everyone at River City Hospice, especially Knoel Babin, and the staff and management at Brodie Ranch Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center for the compassion, patience, and care they provided to Jack and the family.

In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution in the name of Jack Galbreath to the Masonic Lodge # 426, 102 Old Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620.