Mike Galloway

Michael T. Galloway Michael T. Galloway, 64 of Bloomington, passed away at 7:19pm March 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born July 6, 1961, in Bloomington, the son of William L Galloway Sr and Sandra L. Furst. Mike married the love of his life Tonia Watson on May 2, 1992.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Steve Galloway, Jim Galloway and his in laws Jim and Sharon Watson.

He is survived by daughter Vanessa (Ryan) Roof of Heyworth, three grandchildren Rylan Hartter, McKenzie Roof and Savannah Roof. His stepmother Darlene Galloway, brothers William (Phyllis) Galloway Jr, Brian (Janice) Galloway all of Bloomington, IL; brothers and sisters in law, Tami (Pete) Blatz, Tim Watson, Tara (Dan) Ashbaker and Troy (Julie) Watson; and a special cousin Scott (Julie) Elliott of Tsikata Il, and several nieces and nephews.

Mike proudly served his country in the US Army. Mike retired from the McLean County Sheriff's Department after 28 years as a Corrections Officer. Mike worked as a shuttle driver with Sam Lehman Jeep.

He was a member of the Bloomington Elks #281, Knights of Columbus and the Masons Blue Lodge #43.

Mikes greatest pleasure was spending time with family and friends. Mike enjoyed traveling to Florida, hunting, fishing and riding his Harley Davidson.

His funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 13, 2026, at St Patrick Catholic Church of Merna with Fr. Jeremy Freehill officiating. Entombment will be at Park Hill Mausoleum, Bloomington. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Carmody Flynn Funeral Home. To express condolences online, please visit www.carmodyflynn.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The family would like to thank Transitions Hospice for the wonderful care of Mike.

Cheers to you Mike, Ride on, you’re now a freebird.