Mr. Galloway was born in Pickens County on January 25, 1954 to the late Verner and Marie White Galloway. He retired from Nu Life Environmental as a supervisor and in his free time he enjoyed tournament fishing, hunting, bowling, sitting on his back porch watching the deer, and cars, especially project cars. Mr. Galloway was a very competitive person, who loved all sports, especially cheering on his favorite team, the USC Gamecocks. He was a loving man who always tried to be there for anyone going through a difficult time, and truly cared for everyone he met. Family was most important to Mr. Galloway, and he cherished every moment he was able to spend with his grandchildren, and he loved playing with his dog, Buddy. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
In addition to his loving wife of 10 years, Mr. Galloway is survived by his five children: Jason Galloway (Tonya) of Sparta, Georgia, Nathan Galloway (Chasity) of Belton, SC, Ashley Galloway of Easley, SC, Catherine Patterson (Matt) of Florence, SC, and Jacklyn Earnhart (Eric) of Easley, SC; his nine grandchildren: Cameron, Austin, Deja, Sebastian, Caroline, Hannah, Mackenzie, Aiden, and John; a brother: Billy Galloway (Anne) of Liberty, SC; a step-sister: Donna Raby of Pickens, SC; and his first wife: Kathy Hendricks Galloway.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Galloway was preceded in death by a son: John Michael Galloway; and five brothers: Wayne Galloway, Larry "Shortie" Galloway, Jackie Galloway, Wesley Galloway, and Kenneth Galloway.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home with interment to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:45 PM on Saturday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.
The family is at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Pickens Blue Flame Bass Anglers: 150 Blue Flame Drive, Pickens, SC 29671.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.