KEVIL — Ben Galloway, 78, of Kevil died at 7:25 p.m. Thursday at Southgate Nursing and Rehab Center in Metropolis, Ill.

He formerly worked as a coal miner.

He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Galloway; four daughters, Benji Villian of Terre Haute, Ind., Buna Plunkette of Eddyville, Suzanne Bean and Sidney Johnson, both of Champaign, Ill.; one son, Rickie Galloway of Petersburg, Ind.; one sister, Buna Morgan of Clarksville, Tenn.; one brother, James Galloway of Bardwell; three stepdaughters; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Littlepage Galloway; nine sisters; and six brothers. His parents were Robert and Edna Galloway.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Grapevine Cemetery in Madisonville with Bill South officiating.

Friends may call after 5 p.m. Saturday at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah and after 1 p.m. Sunday at the cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to any charity.