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J. B. Galloway, Sr. - Madison Parish, Louisiana 

From Tallulah Madison Journal, October 21, 1955

J. B. Galloway, Madison Parish Pioneer, 96, Dies

Funeral services for a former superintendent of education in Madison Parish, was held Tuesday.

J. B. Galloway, Sr., 96, died in New Orleans Sunday after a long illness. He was born in Macon, Ga., 
and at the age of 19 came to Omega, La, in Madison Parish where he was employed by the J. H. Gilfoil 
Mercantile Company, and in which post he remained for 40 years. During his time in Madison Parish he 
served for 17 years as superintendent of education. He moved to Vicksburg in 1934 and made his home 
with his son, J. B. Galloway, Jr., until he went to New Orleans 10 years ago.

Funeral services were held at 10 a. in. Tuesday at the St. Edwards Catholic Church with Father 
Winfred Struble officiating. Burial was in the Silver Cross Cemetery under the direction of Fisher Funeral 
Home of Vicksburg, Miss.