Clyde W. "Billy" Galloway

Clyde W. “Billy” Galloway, Jr, of Tallahassee Florida, passed September 27, 2012. He passed peacefully to eternal life at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a devoted husband and father, loving son and brother, and a dear friend to all that knew him. Born February 2, 1954 in Tallahassee, Florida, Billy was preceded in death by his father Clyde W. Galloway Sr. He is survived by his loving wife Melissa “Misty” Rosich Galloway, his son William “Will” Addison Galloway, mother Dorothy Davis Galloway, and his sister Cecilia “Cissy” Galloway, all of Tallahassee, Florida. He was dearly loved by many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Billy spent his childhood years in DeFuniak Springs and Bonifay, Florida and graduated from Holmes County High School in Bonifay, Florida. He attended Chipola Jr. College in Marianna, Florida and then graduated from Florida State University in 1976 with double majors in Risk-Management and Real Estate. Billy graduated from Mississippi College school of Law in Clinton, Mississippi in 1980, and began his career as an attorney with the Florida Department of Insurance. Before leaving public service he served the citizens of Florida as Bureau Chief of Property and Casualty Solvency. He moved into private practice in 1994, representing several major insurance companies in the State of Florida. In 2006, Billy established his own law firm, Galloway, Brennan P.A. His private practice specialized in insurance licensing, corporate regulatory representation, and judicial and legislative-related matters. He was a member of the Federation of Regulatory Counsel (“FORC”) and served two terms as member of editorial review board for the Journal of Insurance Regulation. In addition, he was admitted to the Florida Supreme Court, the Federal Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He provided Congressional testimony regarding the federal HMO Medicare Pilot Program and was instrumental in the 2011 drafting and passage of the Sink Hole Reform, helping all Floridians. Throughout Billy‘s career he served on many Board of Directors and acted as General Counsel for several companies he represented. He especially enjoyed the role he played in supporting Ken Smith Ministries. Billy had a passion for Seminole football, fishing, hunting, traveling, and spending time with his family and many friends. He will be remembered for his great love of God, and the many ways he shared that love with family, friends, and community. His warm smile, embracing heart, and giving hand had an incredible influence on many lives. The family will be receiving visitors Monday, October 1, 2012; 6:00pm-8:00pm Thomasville Road Baptist Church 3131 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 850-386-4288 Memorial Service Tuesday, October 2, 2012; 12:30pm Thomasville Road Baptist Church 3131 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, Florida 32308 850-386-4288 Grave Side Service (Immediately following the funeral service) Meadow Wood Memorial Park 700 Timberlane Road 850-893-4177 In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Covenant Hospice - not for profit 1545 Raymond Diehl Road Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 575-4998 www.covenanthospice.org Lone Survivor Foundation - not for profit 2626 S. Loop W., Ste 415 Houston, TX 77054 (832) 581-3592 www.lonesurvivorfoundation.org

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Clyde W. "Billy" Galloway

February 2, 1954 - September 27, 2012