James E. Galloway, age 77, of Irvine, Kentucky, Departed this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky after a sudden illness.

Jim was born on July 16, 1946, in Richmond, Kentucky to the late Calvin E. Galloway and Bessie G. Cain. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by 1 sister, Margie Bowlin, and 2 brothers, Robert G. Galloway and Earl Plowman.

Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Patricia Curry Galloway, 2 sons, Shane and wife Elizabeth Galloway of Irvine and John and wife Karen Galloway of Berea, Kentucky. 4 grandchildren, Sibyl and Matt Colwell of Mt. Vernon, Nick and Jenna Galloway of Olive Hill, Breanna and Jordan Golden of McKee, and James Galloway of Jackson County. 4 great grandchildren, Grayson and Hannah Galloway, Desman Golden, and Marlie Cowell. 3 sisters, Mary Miller of Richmond, Irene Lainhart of Brodhead, and Margaret Durbin of Irvine. A special cousin, Bernice Plymon of Irvine, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved puppy, Rowdy.

Funeral services for James E. "Jim" Galloway will be conducted on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Wisemantown Methodist Church with Bro. Tim Jones and Bro. Noel White officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 30, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Lewis Home for Funerals.

Pallbearers will be, Shane Galloway, Gene Higginbotham, James Miller, Nick Galloway, Matt Colwell, and Jordan Golden. The funeral procession will be led by his grandson and KSP Trooper Nick Galloway.

Lewis Home for Funerals is honored to serve the family of James E. "Jim" Galloway.