Born on December 3, 1934 to loving parents, Bishop Joseph Houston Galloway (COGIC) and Elma Wade Galloway. Alfred grew up in Houston, Texas in a home that was filled with love for God and family. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, he attended (TSU) Texas Southern University.
In his early 20s, Al move to San Diego, California where he lived for over 35 years. There Al worked and raised his family of two sons, Kerry and Craig. Al was most proud of his work at the San Diego Union Tribune Publishing Company. He had a successful 20 year career in Retail and Display Advertising.
During his years with UT he worked at the original News Paper Building on 3rd Avenue in downtown SD. Worked both the East County and South Bay advertising offices, and the Mission Valley main building. Al’s dapper looks, intelligence, and professionalism landed him the Executive Account Manager position for the La Jolla territory. There he managed fashion, furniture, and interior design and jewelry accounts.
Al’s Spot Color display advertisement entry for the San Diego Union Tribune won him the prestigious “James Copley” Ring of Truth Award. He was UT’s Advertising Account Manager for San Diego’s Professional Sports Teams: San Diego Chargers, San Diego Clippers, and the San Diego Padres.
In 1990 Al retired from UT and married in that same year his wife Phyllis. Together they made their new home in Austin, Texas. During retirement Al volunteered for the Austin Police Department’s “Blue Santa” program. He was recognized with the Blue Santa Volunteer of the Year Award. Al was a member of S.A.L.T. Seniors And Law Enforcement Together. His involvement assisted seniors in the Austin area with personal safety and awareness programs targeting potential fraud and scams. Al’s favorite pastime was listening to Jazz and cooking. He shared his love for both with family and friends young and old. The greatest joy of Al’s life was love for God, his wife and family. He was blessed to witness major accomplishments of his eldest grandchildren and knew that the others would aspire to great achievements in their own time.
Al loved and appreciated his many friends in California and Texas. The Galloway and Diaz families were proud of and respected their beloved uncle. All generations sought his counsel and wisdom and appreciated the joy he brought to their lives.
Al is proceeded in death by his Father, Mother, brothers and sisters Raydell, ElNathan, Ronald Wade, Irma, Ester, Audrey, James Harold and Wesley Herbert. Al continued to honor his Father’s Church in supporting the Springdale COGIC in Austin, Texas.
Al is survived by his wife Phyllis. Sons, Kerry and wife Kathy, Craig and wife Melinda, and Cyrus Concellosi and wife Jazz. Eight grandchildren, Kyra, Layla, Mya, Cambria, Chaz, Gianna, Gavin, and Zoe.
The Galloway family would like to express their thanks to the many family members, friends and associates who have reached out in support to us during this time.
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