| Obit For | Judge Melvin A. Galloway |
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| Headline | Old Citizen Succumbs to Complication of Diseases at Age of 76 Years |
| Text | It is with great sorrow that we chronicle the death of a most estimable citizen, Judge M. A. Galloway at his home in this city, Thursday, August 2, of a complication of diseases, aged 76 years, 3 months and 24 days.
Besides a loving wife, he leaves a number of children and of relatives and friends to mourn his death. Rev. J. T. Brattin conducted funeral services at the Christian church, Friday, August 3, at 3 p.m., after which interment was made in Oak Hill Cemetery here. All his children, excepting his son, Frank, were present, when he passed away. An extended notice will appear in the next issue of the Democrat. M. A. Galloway's Death Barry County lost one of her oldest and best citizens when he summons of death came to Judge Melville A. Galloway at his home in this city surrounded by his affectionate wife and loving children, who tenderly administered every possible attention to an excellent husband and father. His honesty and integrity was never questioned by his acquaintances. He was never known to speak evil or any one and if he could not say something good about them, he remained silent. He was held in the highest estimation by all his acquaintances and his death is regretted by all. Judge Galloway was born in Barry County, April 8, 1841, and grew to manhood in this county, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Hannah Galloway. He was married Oct. 17, 1861, to Miss Sarah Jane Henson, to whom were born twelve children, three dying in infancy, nine living who are: A. L. Galloway and Mrs. J. H. Thomas and Jesse Galloway of this city; Chas. Galloway, Mrs. Horace Gardener and Mrs. Gilla Short of Monett; Frank Galloway of Houston, Tex., Geo. Galloway of Pomona, Howell County; Zach Galloway of near Aurora, who are respected citizens in the communities in which they reside. In 1880, Judge Galloway was nominated for county judge by the democrats of Barry County, in the eastern district, which was largely republican and he was elected by a handsome majority and was associated with Judge's M. B. Sparkman and Wm. A. Fly, who proved an economical court and they very ably discharged their duties to tax payers for their county. All his brothers and sisters are dead except Mrs. Annie Baze of Sumner, Texas, who was present when her brother passed to the Holy City. He was a brother of the late Maj. Chas. Galloway, a well known citizen of this county, after the civil war, who died at Springfield, a few years ago. He died Aug. 2, 1917, age 73 years, 3 months and 24 days and had been married 56 years. His last words were, "It is finished," the life of a splendid man has gone to a wealthy reward in that land beyond. Rev. J. T. Brattin, an old and good friend of the deceased, preached a very impressive funeral service at the Christian Church in this city and spoke feelingly at the splendid traits of character of the deceased. The remains were interred in Oak Hill Cemetery in this city, and his sprit went to God who gave it. |
| Newspaper or Funeral Home | Cassville Democrat |
| Date | August 4, 1917, Saturday - August 11, 1917, Saturday |
| Death Cert Link | Death Certificate |
| Resource | State Historical Society of MO Microfilm |
| Submitted by | Donna Cooper |
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