Franklin Galloway

MSgt. Franklin D. "Jack" Galloway (Ret.) US Army

Rosman - MSgt. Franklin D. "Jack" Galloway (Ret.) US Army, 76, died Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Transylvania Regional Hospital.
A native of Transylvania County, NC, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Mamie Hensley Galloway.
He served in the US Army and is a veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. Mr. Galloway was a member of the 187th Rgt. Cmb Tm., 11th Airborne in Korea, a lifetime member of Rakkassans, an associate member of Special Forces and a member of Operation Phoenix in Vietnam. He was injured and disabled during combat in Vietnam in 1968. He was a member of DAV, VFW and a former member of the Elks.
He is survived by his dedicated and loving wife of 49 ' years, Kim Galloway, a son Rex Galloway and wife Martha of Rosman, a nephew, Harry Galloway and wife Victoria of Greer, SC and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 4-6PM at Moore Funeral Home.
Burial will follow at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, VA.
Memorial may be made to Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center, DUMC 3828,Durham, NC 27710.
To sign Mr. Galloway's guestbook online, please go to "Obituaries" at www.moore-fh.com .
Moore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.