Richard J. Galbraith

Richard J. (Red) Galbraith, 74, of Tamaroa, passed away at 12:20 P.M., Thursday, October 3, 2002 at Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
Richard was a crane operator for Western Electric for 37 years.  He was a member of Du Quoin American Legion and Du Quoin VFW.  He was of the Baptist faith.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of W.W. II.
He was born June 9, 1928 at Tamaroa, IL, the son of Christopher (Toot) and Rachel (Rice) Galbraith.
He married Josephine Ruby Elder on December 8, 1952 at Du Quoin, IL and she preceded him in death.
He is survived by two daughters - Pamela Runnels of Tamaroa and Vickie Aguirre of Chicago, two sisters - Maxine Huite of Du Quoin, Lola Mae Askew of Tamaroa, one brother - Larry Galbraith of Tamaroa, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one sister - Pauline Davis.
Funeral services were at 1:30 P.M., Sunday, October 6, 2002 at Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Bro. Arven Kirkpatrick officiating.
Military Graveside Rites were conducted by Du Quoin VFW Post 513.
Friends called from 5 to 8 P.M. Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.

