David James Galloway, 73, of Orrville, died on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare.
He was born April 1, 1952 in Huron to Chauncey and Mirth Champney Galloway. On June 19, 2004, he married Martha Lee. She survives.
David had worked for the Bell Stores for many years and was an ordained minister. He was a man of many interests including playing video games (especially Fire Emblem), fishing, boats, reading true stories, reciting nursery rhymes, and collecting and watching anything Star Wars and cheering on the Buffalo Bills. David liked to joke around and banter with people would help anyone out who needed it and was an unselfish soul with a heart of gold. He was a huge fan of Martha’s cooking and baking.
Along with his wife, David is survived by his children David (Jenny) Galloway of Hanoverton, James (Nikki) Galloway of Kenton, Kimberly Galloway of Corpus Christi, TX, Julie Graham of Scio and Jennifer Galloway of Wooster; grandchildren David Burns, Logan (Kyle) Galloway, Brooke Kimpton, Samantha Rodriguez, Briana Graham, Skyler Drake, Ramsey Homan and Charles Homan; great granddaughter Chloe Kimpton and many nieces and nephews.
David was preceded in death by his parents; son Josh Galloway; grandchildren Christopher Kimpton, Jacob Galloway and Gabrielle Galloway; brothers Walt Galloway, John Galloway and Bill Evans.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM at McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster with Pastor Dan Wingate officiating.
Friends will be received from 4:00 PM until the time of service on Wednesday.
Contributions may be directed to Ohio’s Hospice, LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com.
I’m Kewanee Berg I’m so sorry. I considered David [Dave] my very best friend He was always an understanding listener and true friend no how much time passed he was always the same He will be missed I’m glad I had the chance to tell him I love him and he said he loved me too .I think all of children have the same good ❤️ as he did.
I miss my grandpa so much. It doesn’t feel real. The very last time I saw him, right before we left our visit, he opened his eyes and told me he loved me so I knew he was talking directly to me. He was so so funny and supportive. I never thought I would see the day and it hurts so much, but I know he wouldn’t want me to cry because he’s been taken home, he’d want me to remember him and smile with our memories. I love you so much, Grandpa. We are the Poobah’s. Always.
He was a great father in law full of jokes and laughs I remember when he helped julie and I fix our first
Place up. I loved him like my own father he will be missed