Gallaway TRUE
June 18, 2016
Gallaway Banjay True, 35, passed away on Saturday, June 18th. He was born July 3rd, 1980 to Yvonne and Bruce True.
Gallaway graduated from Southeast Polk in 1998 and then enlisted in the United States Army in 1999. He proudly served for five years.
He married Michelle Masterson on June 17, 2006. They had two children, Ty and MaKayla. Gallaway spent his time after the Army working at Vermeer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Gallaway is survived by his wife and his children; his dog Drake; his parents; his sister Brooke (Chris); his nieces Valley, Carissa, and Ginny; his in-laws Dan and Kathy and brother in law Jeremy (Melissa) and their children Dylan and Isabelle; his grandmother, Loretta Tetrick; uncles Tom, Gregg, and Eric; his aunt Mary Ellen; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hade Tetrick and Harold and Rosemary True.
Memorial services will be held at Hamilton’s Mitchellville Funeral Home, located at 303 Center Ave S, Mitchellville, Iowa, on Thursday June 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be held the Wednesday evening prior at the same location from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Mitchellville Cemetery following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Gallaway’s family for his children’s education.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Makayla True
12/12/2018
Thank you April and everyone that help me and my family during this time I am 12 now TY is almost 14
DeDe Elmore
06/24/2016
Brooke and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pam Koralewski
06/22/2016
So very sorry to hear of your loss, Yvonne and Bruce. I had not seen Galloway in years but I have always heard how well he was doing and what a great man he had become. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I hope you can find comfort knowing Galloway was loved by many and truly will be missed. May all your wonderful memories strengthen you and ALL your love bring you peace during your time of sorrow. GOD Bless you and your family.
Carrie Thomas
06/22/2016
I'm still in shock about this. Gallaway was one of the first people at work to actually talk to me and he helped me out whenever I needed something. Mostly we joked around about silly things-he would steal my candy, and send me Star Wars pics on FaceBook or pretend to try to hitch a ride when I drove by on a forktruck. He made a kind of boring job interesting, or at least entertaining because none of us ever knew what would come out of his mouth. It just doesn't seem real and saying "I'm sorry for your loss" will never be enough to fill the hole he's left in so many lives.
Debbie McCray Stebens
06/21/2016
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy and may God comfort your family at this time.
Jenn Hix
06/21/2016
Our sincerest sympathies go out to the entire family. Gallaway was truly an amazing friend! I knew him from Ft. Meyer and we hung out regularly. He was always up for going out and doing something crazy in our younger years. He will be dearly missed.
Richard & Hope Yaw
06/21/2016
Words can not express the heart felt sorrow that we feel for the loss of Gallaway. Our prayers go out to the entire family and friends. May GOD be with you as you struggle to get through this very tragic time.
Spencer Boehrns jr
06/21/2016
I was lucky in my life to have met GW and proud to call him my friend. My deepest sympathies go out to Gallaways family and friends.
April
06/20/2016
Thinking of you Michelle, and your babies during this most difficult time. If you need anything at all just know we are all here for you.
DAVID AND HOLLY LOUSSAERT
06/21/2016
Our hearts are heavy. Our sympathies go out to your families.
The Ewalts
06/20/2016
I am truly sorry for your loss and pray the good Lord helps with the healing of your hearts ...Galloway was a good man with a heavy heart. I am , again, so very sorry. Love and friends, Pam and Rod Ewalt ??
Jennifer Clark
06/20/2016
I am at a loss for words and still in disbelief... True was one of the best guys, he was very much like a brother to me and always could make me laugh no matter how I felt. He was a true friend!! I met True while serving together on Ft. Myer, not one dull moment with him around. I am sending all my prayers, thoughts and love to you all. I am blessed to have known True! Please let me know if their is anything you need. I would love to help as much as I can, I know True would do the same for me.
Barry Gunn
06/20/2016
To his entire family, I am very sorry for your loss. GW was one of my close friends since we met back in 01. We had alot of good times and he is one of the few that I stayed in contact with after we left the military and went our separate ways. He was good at being there when you needed something and rarely asked for anything in return. I just wish I could have done more for him than he did for me. We will all miss that goofy redneck logic and sense of humor that we all grew to love and appreciate. I hope his children recover from this tragedy and use it to create a great life for themselves. Michelle, if there is anything I can do let me know even if it's just a phone call or you want to bring the kids out to DC to visit just let us know.
the sparbel family
06/20/2016
sorry for the passing. he was a friend sence grade school. praying for your family. such a tragic loss I will never forget going to adventure land hearing my name being yelled turn around and it was Galloway such a good site to see being there by myself. He came over to my hotel and took me out on the town for a great night. he will not be forgotten.
Kitty
06/20/2016
Michelle, We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.