Scott Galloway
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Scott Galloway, 56, passed away in Savannah, GA, on October 12, 2022.
Scott was born on November 12, 1965, in Owensboro, KY, to Tommy and Gayle (Knight) Galloway.
Scott is survived by his wife, Shelley Galloway (Nicely), his daughter, Emily Galloway, and his mother, Gayle Strehl; his sisters, Susie Fogle and Laurie (Jim) Pugh; his aunt Ginny (Ed) Simon; his nieces, Valerie Kamuf, Katelyn Kamuf, and Molly Pugh; and his nephews, Max Fogle and Ripley Pugh. His fathers, Tommy Galloway and Philip Strehl; grandparents Doris (Knight) Puckett, Henry and Helen Galloway, and Joseph and Nina Strehl preceded him in death.
Scott started his journalism career at WFIE in Evansville, IN. He held many positions: photographer, assignment editor, assistant news director, and news director. Scott was also news director at WTOC in Savannah, GA. His last position was Chief of Staff at Broughton Partners in Savannah, GA.
Scott's giggle was infectious ? he was always up to something. He'd pull pranks on his co-workers, then collapse into tears from laughing so hard. Scott never took himself too seriously and made life more fun for those around him. Sarcasm was his second language.
Scott loved to act silly, but he also made a serious impact on the people he met. He was a mentor to countless journalists during his career. Many thought of him as their big brother. If Scott saw something in you, he'd help you achieve your goals and support you for life. Even when you didn't believe in yourself, he believed in you.
Scott was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in June 2022. He fought his condition by researching the disease and focusing on the positives. Of course, Scott couldn't resist joking about the situation?telling Shelley he could probably "shake up a hell of a margarita."
A celebration of Scott's life will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, 2731 West 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301. A second celebration of Scott's life will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at The Deck Beach Bar & Kitchen, 404 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island, GA.
In lieu flowers, please consider a donation to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and Georgia Animal Rescue and Defense. Scott's two dogs, Louie and Lily, will also miss him dearly.