Jeffery Paul Galyon

Published 7:50 pm Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Jeffery Paul Galyon, age 49, of Copperhill, TN., passed away Sunday, May 15, 2011, at Erlanger Medical Center. Jeff was preceded in death by his father Ted Galyon and brother Bryan Galyon. He is survived by his wife Gloria; sons Jeffery and Daniel; daughter Sarah; mother Jean Galyon of Selma, AL; father and mother-in-law Franklin and Yolanda Diaz of Juno Beach, FL; Brother James Galyon of Copperhill, Tn; sister-in-law Lisa Galyon; brothers-in-law Frank Diaz and Jesus Diaz of West Palm Beach, FL; nieces and nephews, Reid, Megan, and Sheridan Galyon, all of Tuscaloosa, AL, Peyton and Palmer Diaz of West Palm Beach, FL.

Jeff was a loving husband, father, brother, son, and friend. He was born in Miami, Fl and grew up in Selma, Al. He later graduated from the Police Academy at Palm Beach Community College. He served at the Delray Beach Police Department for 11 years, until he moved his family to Polk County, TN. He then worked for the State of Tennessee, then owned his own business in McCaysville,Ga.

The family  will receive friends on Thursday, May 19, 2011, from 1pm to 4pm, with the memorial service to follow at 4:30pm.

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Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel in charge of arrangements Please share your thoughts and condolences at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.