John V. Galloway
February 27, 1951 ~ October 12, 2019
John V. Galloway, 68, of Geneseo, Illinois died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his home.
He was born February 27, 1951 in Kewanee, Illinois the son of Russell and Clyde (Singleton) Galloway. John married Carol Krug on March 25, 1972. They divorced. She survives in Wyanet, Illinois.
Also surviving is 2 daughters: Rebecca J. Galloway in Wyanet, and Cheryl Neff of Princeton, Illinois; 4 grandchildren: Fred, Samantha, Madelynn, and Brenden Neff of Princeton, 3 brothers: Tommy Galloway of Gainesville, Georgia, Kenny Galloway of Galesburg, Illinois, and Kevin (Jerri) Galloway of Galesburg, Illinois; 1 sister, Josephine (Jerry) Herring of Galesburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers: Gene, Stanley, and Chuck.
John worked at Champion Pneumatic and Harper Wyman for many years. He also worked as a truck driver for Barr Nunn Trucking, and Double D Trucking. He loved working on and painting cars. John enjoyed watching NASCAR.
A visitation will be held Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Bradford, Illinois. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 6:00 pm Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the funeral home with Rev. Jan Ringenberg, officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded after the service and burial will take place 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 18, 2019 in Osceola Grove Cemetery, rural Bradford. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be sent to www.grant-johnsonfh.com.
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