With deep love and admiration, we proudly honor the extraordinary life of Lynn David Galloway, a man of remarkable character, integrity, and warmth.

Better known to his friends as “Dave,” he was born January 6, 1940, in Florence, AZ. He lived some of his earliest years in Sutton, AR, where many happy family times and lasting memories were born and where a part of his heart remained always. The majority of his youth and early adulthood occurred in Baton Rouge, where he graduated from Istrouma High School and LSU, after which his life took many fateful twists and turns.

He also sported several nicknames such as “Super Dave,” “Red Baron,” and countless others. All of which only reflected the love and respect of the many friends who graced him with such monikers. As a seasoned pilot, scratch golfer, talented musician and excellent businessman, his friendships extended far and wide. Even with all his accomplishments, his greatest joy came from family; human, canine, and feline as well as the love shown by scores of friends.

Dave passed away June 8 in Shreveport, LA after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Faye Andres Galloway; son, Michael David Galloway; brothers Richard Gary Galloway and Donald Wayne Galloway; aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents he loved deeply and whose life lessons, taught with love, served him well throughout his life. Also preceding him in death is a score of beloved canines and felines, rescued and redeemed by his love and devotion to them.

Dave’s legacy of love stretches across generations of family. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Dix; son, Richard W. Galloway and wife, Linda; daughter, Melissa D. Galloway; five grandchildren (Ricky W. Galloway II and fiancée, Damary; David A. Galloway and wife, Katy; James Owens and fiancée Mary Kate; Jordan Owens; and Emilynn Cochran); four great-grandchildren and one rescue pup, Tiny.

A service to honor his memory will be held at the First United Methodist Crossroads, 411 Second Street in Natchitoches, LA, on Saturday, June 27. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with service to follow at 11 a.m.

Dave always said, “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” His professional life exemplified this mantra to the fullest by his profound love for music and flying. As Dave left this earthly life, we delight to imagine his exhilaration of being engulfed by heavenly harmonies as he soared into the arms of his Savior.

The family offers heartfelt thanks to Allison, Autumn, Don, Eileen, Jane, Noli, Sarah and Sheryl of Life Path Hospice for your compassionate care. Extra special thanks go to Dr. Robert Hernandez, devoted physician and friend whose kindness and gentle care have been most appreciated and will forever be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Dave’s honor to one of his favorite causes. FAUNA (Friends All United for Natchitoches Animals), PO Box 2552, Natchitoches, LA 71457; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Shriners Children’s Shreveport, 3100 Samford Avenue, Shreveport, LA 71103; or the charity of your choice, gifting love to those in greatest need.