Armeil Demond Galloway was loved and known by many because of his love for his family, his motorcycle, trucking and the Dallas Cowboys.
Galloway passed away on March 27, 2020 due to a fatal traffic accident.
“Demond was a very outgoing character, didn't meet a stranger, and he loved to have fun” said Lora Dean, Galloway’s cousin.
Anyone who knew Galloway knew he was an avid Cowboys fan.
Dean and Galloway had an ongoing feud during football season because of their support for opposing football teams.
Dean was a Saints fan and Galloway was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
In November of 2018, Dean and Galloway had the chance to attend a Cowboys and Saints game together.
“We always joked on each other when it came down to football season,” said Dean. “That’s one thing that I’m really going to miss about him. I’m going to miss his laughter, his smile, and his joking around about the Cowboys. I know that the football season will never be the same without Demond.”
Dean’s final tribute to Galloway would be “How ‘bout them boys.”
Those who knew Galloway well also knew the undying love he had and the importance he placed on family.
“His pride and joy was his children,” said Janice Galloway, his mother. “He was a hands-on father.”
Galloway had four daughters and three sons.
His oldest daughter, Ladaisha Galloway's most valued memory is the time he taught her how to ride a motorcycle. She also has a memory of the nickname he had for her which was “Pretty Black.” She learned many lessons about life from him and remembers he would often say, “Don’t worry about it, it’ll fix itself.’
He also emphasized to her the importance of being a parent.
“I learned so much from my Dad.” said Galloway.
“He always said handle my business and make sure you take care of your son.”
Ladarious Galloway, Galloway’s son, plans to honor his father through the lessons he taught him.
He plans to do this by continuing to live out his teachings “And no matter how much things may seem like they are working against me, I always look for a positive outlook on the negatives in my life,” said Ladarious Galloway. “Taking care of the family and chasing my own purpose in life with joy, passion, and determination just as he did with his.”
Not only was Galloway a family man, but he also served as a leader and inspiration for those outside of his family.
Thomas Groves became acquainted with Galloway early in his childhood through the friendship he had with Galloway’s brother-in-law.
“He was always positive,” said Groves. “He could turn any negative into a positive. He inspired me to get into church more. He was one of the few that inspired me to start paying my tithes.”
Galloway also provided moral support when needed to those around him.
“One of a kind,” said Groves. “Galloway was always in a good mood and did things to put everyone around him in one as well. He was a real leader. He was always there for me. I don’t care what time of day it was, Galloway would answer his phone for me ready to provide some help for any situation.”
Janice Galloway would like for everyone to honor Galloway’s legacy for what it meant to them.
“I want everyone to cherish the memory of my son for the kind of person he was and how he made a difference in their life,” said Galloway. “Remember what he did to make a difference because all the pure hearts shall see God.”
“He was passionate, he took everything he was involved in seriously” said Galloway.
Galloway will be truly missed and his legacy will continue through the love he had for his family, the Cowboys, trucking, motorcycles and the compassion he held for others.
