Mark Allen Galloway's Obituary
Mark Allen Galloway, age 56, passed away on November 8, 2018, at his home in Mt Holly, NC.
Born at Luke AFB in Glendale, AZ, Mark grew up to become a talented athlete, playing both football and baseball for Dorman High School. He was also musically gifted, a percussionist, playing for both his high school band and the University of South Carolina marching band; also known as, “The Mighty Sound of the Southeast”. He was most proud to be a part of the USC drumline. Mark was also a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corp out of West Chester, Pennsylvania. He graduated from USC in 1986 having obtained the degree of Bachelor of Media Arts. Mark’s creativity, passion for photography, and dedication to his employees served him well as the former creative director and co-owner of Smilemakers and the current co-owner of Galloway Promotions, Inc.
Mark loved to fish; from the time that he could hold a rod and reel! He would often recall the many fond childhood memories of fishing with his paternal grandparents. Mark’s hobbies also included cooking, photography, reading science fiction, discussing politics, playing drums (any and every kind) and amateur rock- hounding. However, Mark’s greatest love was spending time with his two beloved children. He just basked in the time that he had with them.
He is survived by his wife and soul mate of 31 years, Tracy, son Mitchell and daughter McKinnon, mother and step-father, Norma and David Miley, his father and step-mother, Leon and Doris Galloway, his brother and sister-in-law, Geoff and Sherry Galloway, and his nieces, Savanna and Sydney Galloway, his in-laws, Phillip and Judy Tulloh. He is also survived by his four-legged family members, Roxy and Spot.
Mark’s Celebration of Life will take place in the Lake Norman area on December 1, beginning at 1:00 at Sweet Magnolia Estate,10101 Bailey Road, Cornelius, NC.
Another opportunity to remember Mark will include visitation with the family in his hometown of Spartanburg, SC at Floyd’s Greenlawn Chapel. on Nov 24 from 11-1:00.
Mark Galloway will be fondly remembered as a caring man, with a great sense of humor, a beautiful smile, a quick wit, and a big heart.
Remembrances of Mark can be made in his honor to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, www.ctf.org or Pararescue Foundation, www.pararescuefoundation.org.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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