Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1922-12-08
DR.. GALLOWAY
Deserved Tribute to a Big Man Who
Has Gone On.

Deserved Tribute to a Big Man Whc
Has Gone On.
Gastonia Gazette.
Like a shock Of corn ripe for the
harvest was the passing of that sanity
man, DR.. j. C. Galloway. There need
be no sorrow or mourning over his de-
parture, for he had served his time
here. He was ready to go, and we
doubt not but wlat he was glad to
leave the pains and inirmities of the
world to enter into the fuller life be-
yond. For months he had been a
sufferer from physical weakness and
frailties, and the translation into
another life, was but a happy change
| for him.
It Is no eXaggeration to say, and the
writer is guarded in his statement, that
DR.. Galloway was the most beloved
man in Gastonia. Everybody admired
him, respected him, loved him. The
general public had no idea of the hold
he had on the affections of all the
people in this city. Before he fell a
victim to disease, he never failed to
visit the sick and the needy, regard
less of denomina ational lines. He was
everybody's friend and counsellor. Par
tial proof of the universal esteem in
which he was held is found in the fact
that he officiatGd at the funeral Of
nearly every person of prominence and
city wide acquaintance, who died with
in the past few years. Be they Metho-
dist, Baptist o. Presbyterian, the
friends of the deceased wanted the
venerable DR.. Galloway to take part in
the last rites
His tall, stately, slow moving figure
was a loved and familiar sight on the
streets Of the city, 1t was his custom
while he was able, to come down town
a little while each day. Nearly every
day he was a visitor in the editorial
rooms of The Gaz tie, coming in to
glance over the newspapers and maga-
zines on the exchange table. We knew
the papers he wa lted to read and kept
them laid out for him within easy
reach There wai' always the pleasant
morning greeting and word Of saluta-
tion.
On the streets his presence was
benediction. Venerable, stately and
dignified, he radiated holiness, kindness
and goodness.
For nearly so years he has seen
preachers come and go in Gastonia in
every church and denomination. He is
the Nestor Of them all, and to him all
the newcomers went for advice and
words were listened to with respect and
obedience. His ccunsels were wise and
deep. His was the experience Of many
years of fruitful labor and learning.
His stalwart character ana outstnad-
ing life were guide posts for ali the
town.
AS a pastor and preacher he was su-
preme. There was never shepherd
more faithful to his flock than was DR..
Galloway to his people in their hours
of trouble. When advancing years and
physical infirmities began to slow his
step and dim his eye, he wanted to re-
sign the active pastorate in favor of d
younger man, but his people would not
hear to it. They clung to him even un-
til the last, and at the time Of his death
he was still pastor, his resignation not
being effective until January l, 1923.
We hold, therefore, that there is some
thing of the super-man about a person
who can hold the affections Of people
in this manner for nearly 80 years.
DR.. Galloways physical body is gone.
His spirit remains in Gastonia to bless
and beautify. Years from now, history
will recall his saiated memory and his
name will be a household word in this
community. Children will rise up and
call him blessed. Though he be dead,
he yet speaketh, and his life and in
fluence will live forever.