Rev. James Robert Galloway, age 88, of Blue Ridge, GA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. Rev. Galloway was born in Blue Ridge, GA on November 22, 1933 to the late Fred Morris and Annie Patterson Galloway. He had worked for the Tennessee Copper Company as a Track Inspector among many other jobs that he had in his lifetime. He was a longtime minister in Fannin County having pastored an array of churches including Barnes Chapel Baptist Church, New Antioch Baptist Church, and most recently Star Creek Baptist Church. James enlisted in the United States Air Force in July of 1953 then went on to serve more than a year in Korea. Being the proud Veteran and Patriot that he was, he volunteered his time with the North Georgia Honor Guard helping provide Military Honors to veterans across the Tri-State area. He also served as the Chaplain for many years of the American Legion Post 248 in Blue Ridge. He was a man that was always piddling with something. He loved mowing his yard and working in his garden. He enjoyed Western Shows and visiting with folks. You could always expect good conversation when James was around. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Mae Parks Galloway and a brother, Charles Galloway. He is survived by his children, Joy (Larry) Allen of Albany, GA, Robin (Van) Rhodes of Huntersville, NC, Clark (Sandy) Galloway of Dallas, GA, and Fred Galloway of Mineral Bluff, GA; grandchildren, Mark (Carol) Allen of Dallas, GA, Matthew (Amanda) Allen of Dallas, GA, John (Megan) Allen of Dallas, GA, Damon (Maddie) Galloway of Temple, GA, Katelyn (Austin) Galloway of Temple, GA, Hunter (Kristin) Galloway of Dallas, GA, and Steven (Kayla) Rhodes of Troy, NC; great grandchildren, Michelle Allen, Ryder Allen, Ace Allen, Grayson Gardner, and Riley Rhodes; and sisters, Geneva Colwell of Charleston, SC and Frances Mitchell of Kennesaw, GA. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Akins-Cobb of Blue Ridge with Rev. Adam Flemming officiating. Music will be provided by the New Antioch Baptist Church Choir. Interment will follow the service at the Galloway Cemetery with the following gentlemen serving as pallbearers: Mark Allen, Matt Allen, John Allen, Steven Rhodes, Damon Galloway, and Hunter Galloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Davenport, Shannon Adams, Larry Fox, Greg Ledford, Darrell Stewart, Jim Dickey, Steve Green, Steve Huffman, and Don Phillips. Full Military Honors will be rendered by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Condolences may be sent to Rev. Galloway's family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge | 706-632-2267 Visitation Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations - Blue Ridge Thursday, July 07, 2022 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations - Blue Ridge Friday, July 08, 2022 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions