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PFC George Wilson “Coot” Galbreath Jr.

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PFC George Wilson “Coot” Galbreath Jr.

Birth
Montgomery County, Georgia, USA
Death
19 Apr 1980 (aged 66)
Dublin, Laurens County, Georgia, USA
Burial
Alston, Montgomery County, Georgia, USA Add to Map
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Mr. George W. "Coot" Galbreath, age 66, of Route 1, Ailey, (Sharpe Spur Community) died Saturday morning in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dublin after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Mr. Galbreath was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War II, where he served with the 3rd Army. 6th Armored Division, under General George S. Patterson in the Normandy Invasion. He was a recipient of two Purple Heart Awards. Mr. Galbreath was a member of the New Corinth Baptist Church.

Mr. Galbreath is survived by: his wife: Mrs. Low Rita Galbreath of Ailey; two daughters, Miss Dorothy Ann Galbreath and Miss Marlene Galbreath both of Ailey; Four sons: John Edward (Buddy) Galbreath, of Tampa, Fla., Michael Galbreath, of Vidalia, Gary Lee Galbreath and Randy Paul Galbreath, both of Ailey; two sisters: Mrs. Ruth Carey of Augusta, and Mrs. Wilma Jones of Jacksonville, Fla.; six brothers, Robert L. Galbreath, John H. Galbreath, Herbert D. Galbreath, and William Galbreath, all of Ailey, Emmett Galbreath, of Vidalia and Daniel W. Galbreath, of Boron, California; one grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Galbreath were held Sunday afternoon at 4:00 from the New Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. James Young and Rev. Lonnie Hayes officiating. Interment was in the Galbreath Cemetery near Alston. Active pallbearers were: Terry Galbreath, Duane Galbreath, Ronnie Williamson, Allen Douberly, Ronnie Gray and Michael Howard. Honorary pallbearers were: Clarance Sanders, Laymond Cooper, Ed Crabb, Herman Wilkes, Frank Cartrette and S.L. Galbreath.

Ronnie L. Stewart Funeral Home of Vidalia, was in charge of the arrangements.
Mr. George W. "Coot" Galbreath, age 66, of Route 1, Ailey, (Sharpe Spur Community) died Saturday morning in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dublin after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Montgomery County, Mr. Galbreath was a retired farmer, a veteran of World War II, where he served with the 3rd Army. 6th Armored Division, under General George S. Patterson in the Normandy Invasion. He was a recipient of two Purple Heart Awards. Mr. Galbreath was a member of the New Corinth Baptist Church.

Mr. Galbreath is survived by: his wife: Mrs. Low Rita Galbreath of Ailey; two daughters, Miss Dorothy Ann Galbreath and Miss Marlene Galbreath both of Ailey; Four sons: John Edward (Buddy) Galbreath, of Tampa, Fla., Michael Galbreath, of Vidalia, Gary Lee Galbreath and Randy Paul Galbreath, both of Ailey; two sisters: Mrs. Ruth Carey of Augusta, and Mrs. Wilma Jones of Jacksonville, Fla.; six brothers, Robert L. Galbreath, John H. Galbreath, Herbert D. Galbreath, and William Galbreath, all of Ailey, Emmett Galbreath, of Vidalia and Daniel W. Galbreath, of Boron, California; one grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Galbreath were held Sunday afternoon at 4:00 from the New Corinth Baptist Church with Rev. James Young and Rev. Lonnie Hayes officiating. Interment was in the Galbreath Cemetery near Alston. Active pallbearers were: Terry Galbreath, Duane Galbreath, Ronnie Williamson, Allen Douberly, Ronnie Gray and Michael Howard. Honorary pallbearers were: Clarance Sanders, Laymond Cooper, Ed Crabb, Herman Wilkes, Frank Cartrette and S.L. Galbreath.

Ronnie L. Stewart Funeral Home of Vidalia, was in charge of the arrangements.

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George W. Galbreath ~ PFC US ARMY WORLD WAR II ~ Aug. 23, 1913-Apr. 19, 1980

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