Joseph R. Galloway, 74, of Interlachen, entered the sunset of life on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Putnam Community Medical Center, Palatka. The son of Allen R. Galloway and Helen Ethel Chisholm, he was born on Wednesday, July 30, 1947 in Beaufort, SC. He was a 1965 graduate of St. Helena High School. While in high school, he learned the trade of brick masonry and later he relocated to Washington, DC where he continued working in that field. In Washington, DC, he met and married the love of his life Jerline "Jere" Moody and to this union three sons were born. He and his family later moved to South Carolina and subsequently relocated to Interlachen, Florida. His calling was in construction, beginning as a mason with bricks and blocks to a Residential Contractor in the State of Florida. He worked in this field for 50+ years, starting out in Washington, DC. His favorite pastime sport was bowling, which he had the opportunity to travel to various competitions. He really enjoyed being with his bowling team members up until he couldn't bowl anymore.

Joseph received Jesus as his personal Savior and was a faithful disciple and minister under the leadership of Apostle Dollie R. King, Anointing of the Holy Spirit Apostolic Training Ministry, Gainesville. He was fondly known as "Minister Joe". His church family will miss him and the wisdom he shared, especially to the youth.

He leaves to cherish his memories: wife of 52 years , Jerline "Jere" Galloway; sons , Kevin R. Galloway, Stephen J. Galloway, Jason (Shannon) Galloway, Prentice Moultrie; daughters, Toni Outlaw Smith, Nicole Outlaw, Belinda (Teddy) Council; siblings , Reverend Dr. William A. (Vivian) Galloway, Edith Galloway (John) Dortch; Helen (John) Evans; brothers-in-law , Reginald D. Moody, Willard Pringle; special sister, Margaret Ann Watson ; special friend , Helen Ware; godchildren , Shawn Pringle, Shawanna Pringle, Pamela Washington, Victoria Smith Clifton, Natasha Smith; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends, including, the "DC Crew."

In compliance with CDC COVID-19 guidelines: Visitation of family and friends will be held from 4-6 p.m., Friday, October 22 at "Flagg's Chapel of Serenity". A Celebration of Life will be held graveside at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 23 at Sister Springs Cemetery, 137 Hickory Rd, Interlachen. Superintendent Will Chambliss, Embassy COGIC, Palatka, eulogist.