William C. Galloway
February 11, 1929 ~ April 23, 2009
William C. "Sonny" Galloway, 80, of Weirton, WV passed away Thursday, April 23, 2009 in the Weirton Medical Center.
Bill was born on February 11, 1929 in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late William C. and Callie Lou Beasley Galloway. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Judy Galloway Bailey; four brothers, Colonel, W. Dean, J. Rudy, and Paul Edward Galloway and two sisters, Wilma Hatfield and May Dillon.
Bill retired from the Weirton Steel Plant Security, and was a Charter Member and past Treasurer and Board of Director of the Steel Works Federal Credit Union, which is now known as First Choice America.
He was a member of the BPOE 1801, Pleasant Valley Country Club, American Legion Post 10 and the Past President of the Independent Guard Union.
Sonny is survived by his wife, Isabell C. Brinker Galloway, whom he married on June 25, 1948; son, William E. Galloway of Weirton, WV; two brothers, Ernest Lee Galloway of Greenville, OH, and James Ross Galloway of Tempe, AZ; sister, Fannie Lou O'Brien of Sarasota, FL; four grandchildren, Scott Bailey, Erica (Dave) Higginbotham, Staci and Kelly Galloway.
Visitation will be Friday from 5:30 – 9:00PM and Saturday 10:00AM until the 2:00PM funeral services at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, WV. Pastor Gary Lilly will preside.
Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton, WV
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure, Pittsburgh Affiliate, 1133 South Braddock Avenue, Suite 1A, Pittsburgh, PA 15218 or to the American Heart Association.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
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Bill, My sympathy to you and your family at the recent loss of your Dad. DebMac
Bill, We were sorry to learn of the passing of your Father. Please accept our sympathy and we will be thinking of you and your family. Mark and Barbara Trushel
We would like to send our deepest sympathy. Bill will be sadly missed.
Bill and family, I would like to express our deep condolences for the loss of your father. Although we can not be there to comfort you, you and your family are in our thoughts. Love Always, Karen Lee Smith and Family
Bill, Staci, and Kelly; We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father and grandfather. May your memories of him provide solace to you in your grief. Jacqueline and Angelo Bonelli
Bill, I am so sorry to learn of your loss and also your sister. Didnt know about her. She was a great gal and I knew your father through WSX and also credit union. He was a super guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill
Bill, I am so sorry to learn of your loss and also your sister. Didnt know about her. She was a great gal and I knew your father through WSX and also credit union. He was a super guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sincerely, Jerry Hamill
Grandma Issy and Family, I am so sorry to hear Bill’s passing. I loved spending time with you guys when I was little. Now, at least my Grandfather will have help keeping my Grandma in line in heaven and you know he needs it by now!! Please let us know if you need anything. Love You, Jodi, Kevin, Allysa and Ashlee
Bill, Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father. Jeanie
Bill, Kelly and Staci, We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathies and are in our thoughts. Sincerely, Your cousin Angela Reynolds and family (Derek, Christopher and Austin)
My hearts go out to all of you! Izzy I hope in time the pain of loosing him will lessen because he is in a better place. Love, Georgia Gay (Williams),Chad, Hailee, and Ryan Gay
Erica and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Diana McEwen RN Level 8 WMC
We are very sorry to hear of Bill’s passing on. I worked with Bill at the Sheet Mill for a number of years. Bill was a kind and caring person for all people at all levels of society.
Dear Izzy and Family Our deepest sympathy Bill and Paulette Galiotos & Minnie Bogdan
To the family of Bill Just wanted to let you know that Bill was a wonderful person and a worderful Elk, it was a great pleasure to have known him and our prayers are with all of you at this time.
Dear, dear Mimi, and sweet Erica, Scott & family: I am so sorry for your loss. Pap was one of the move loveable and likeable people I’ve ever met! Everyone knows that his heart was bigger than he was! He had a twinkle in his eyes that I’ll never forget. Especially when he looked at you, Mimi, or you, Erica! I pray you are comforted knowing that he and Judy are together and you will see them again…and then you will never ever be separated again. Until then, I pray that God will ease the hurt in your heart. He will always live on because of all of the people’s lives he has touched. And that includes mine. Love you and God bless you.
Please accept our deepest condolences. Our sympathy goes out to you and all members of your family. Chun Brennan and John Huzey
Sorry to read that another good friend from Warwood has gone to be with our Lord. Isabel, I am thinking of you and share your grief. Evelyn
Sending love with our thoughts and prayers for you Scott and your whole family. Knowing how you light up when you talk about your grandfather we are sorry that we never met him, but are grateful for the hand he had in making you such an amazing person and a great friend. Love, Danielle & Steve
Grandma Issy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you very much. God Bless. Love, Keith, Melissa, Alayna and Allison
Mrs. Galloway and young Bill, I’m so sorry to hear about Bill. He, over the years, became a good friend. I will miss him, as will many that knew him. He was always a gentleman. God be with you all at this sad time.
Dear Bill, I worked with your father in WSX and he was a great person to know. He was the person that could make anything happen for people. I worked in the WSX Fire Dept.. He will be sadly missed. Your whole family will be in my thoughts and prayers. He is now serving in a greater place. Scott A. Moore
Bill and Mrs Galloway, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. As others have said now Mr. Galloway and Judy are together and that should bring comfort to you both. God Bless You.
Dear Bill, I was informed today of the recent passing of your father, I am very sorry that I was unable to attend the service. Your father protected and guarded the 1000’s of employees at WSX for many years and was truly respected as a great man. He will be sadly missed by many. Please know that Kris and I send our sincere sympathy to you and your family. God Bless Jack & Kris Yost