James R. Galloway, 72, of Geneva, Indiana, passed away at 4:21 AM on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton, Indiana. He was born on Friday, November 13, 1953, in Portland, Indiana.

Jim married Corie I. (Smith) Galloway on Tuesday, September 25, 1973, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

Jim attended South Adams High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 14 years, including 10 years of active duty. He was also a member of the National Guard in Bluffton and the Reserve Center in Fort Wayne for 14 years. Jim was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. In his early years Jim ran the car show in Hartford City and also the Geneva Days. He enjoyed camping, most recently at Paradise Point, traveling, and spending time with his family and his beloved dog, Jack.

Throughout his life, Jim held several different occupations. He worked at Nu Door in Geneva and also worked for Thunderbird in Decatur, CTS in Berne, and Red Gold in Geneva. Jim was employed in construction and, while living in Kissimmee, Florida, for three years, he drove a limousine.

Jim is survived by his sons, Jesse L. (Sukie) Galloway of Oak Grove, Kentucky, and James M. (Erin) Galloway of Decatur, Indiana; his daughter, Melissa (Thomas Jr.) Peek of Eaton, Indiana; ten grandchildren; Thomas (Whitney) Peek, Alexander Peek, Sarah Peek, Mason Peek, Jeremi Galloway, Alek Galloway, Jesselene (Nick) Shawhan, Maysee Galloway, Biena Galloway, and Kensie Galloway; and his brothers, Larry L. Galloway and Russell R. Galloway, both of Geneva, Indiana; and 2 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence James Galloway; his mother, Beulah F. (Glassburn) Galloway; and his wife, Corie Ida (Smith) Galloway.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember Jim from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home, 100 N. Washington Street in Geneva.

A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home, with Pastor Del Ray officiating. Interment will follow at M.R.E. Cemetery in Berne with military honors conducted by the U.S. Army.

Preferred memorials may be made to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt PO Box 290369 525 Royal Parkway Nashville, TN. 37229-0369

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com