James Robert "Jim" Galloway

James Robert “Jim” Galloway, 80, a lifelong resident of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his longtime family home, surrounded by family.

Born in Noblesville on Jan 10, 1946, to the late Clarence and Mary Catherine (Castetter) Galloway, Jim’s roots in Hamilton County ran deep. He grew up in Noblesville and was a proud 1964 graduate of Noblesville High School. Across eight decades, Jim helped steward the growth of his community with a steady hand, common sense, and a deep respect for the land and his neighbors.

He was a lifelong farmer and the very definition of a pillar of the community. He served the place he called home by dedicating 36 years of thoughtful leadership to the Hamilton County Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, helping guide the county’s future with fairness and foresight. He also served as a volunteer firefighter in Wayne Township for many years, and helped build local business roots as a founder and 25-year board member of Community Bank. Jim also valued the fellowship of his community as a Freemason, member of the Noblesville Moose Lodge and a familiar face at the Elks Lodge #576. He was a life-long member of Noblesville First United Methodist Church and the 50-Club of Hamilton County.

For all of his civic and professional accomplishments, those who knew Jim best will remember him as endlessly patient, honest, fair, remarkably kind, warm, and approachable. He was a friend to so many. A natural problem-solver with capable hands and a sharp mind, there wasn’t a job he wouldn’t tackle or a mechanical or mathematical problem he couldn’t figure out.

Jim was always on the go and lived an incredibly full life. An avid runner with a lifelong love for classic vehicles and the open road, he was happiest outdoors. He found joy in riding motorcycles, boating, fishing, or water skiing in the summer, or snow skiing and snowmobiling in the winter. He even took to the skies as a licensed private pilot, and for many years, he treasured the warm sunshine of Florida. Above all, Jim loved spending time with his family, passing down to his children and grandchildren the enduring values of hard work, uncompromising integrity, and his signature witty sense of humor which he kept through his final days.

Jim is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Dolores “Dee” Galloway; his sons, Chad (Michelle) and Grant (Nicole); and his daughters, Kim and Jasmine. He was a proud and loving grandfather to Brittny (Adam), Rachelle (Cory), Clay, Cassie, Jake, Cole, and Parker; and a cherished great-grandfather to Gracesyn, Lincoln, and Cayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Catherine Galloway; his brothers Joe and John; and his sister Mary Ann.

The family wishes to express their tremendous gratitude to the many supportive friends and neighbors who visited, shared stories, and spent precious time with Jim and the family over the past several months as well as the team at Enlight Hospice for their extraordinarily compassionate care.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Thursday, November 12, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Noblesville First United Methodist Church, 2051 Monument St., Noblesville, IN. A funeral service celebrating Jim’s life will be held at the church on Friday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m., followed by a burial service nearby at Crownland Cemetery, 1776 Monument St., Noblesville, IN.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to your favorite charity in Jim’s memory.

His was a life well-lived.