Jim Galbraith

(From Parker Mortuary)

James (Jim) Elliot Galbraith, aged 88 years old, expired October 17th, 2026. He was born December 5th, 1937, to the union of Max and Wilma Galbraith who are both expired. Jim Graduated from Seneca High School in 1955.

He married Daisy Billings from Anderson, Missouri on August 15th, 1958. From this union he had two sons; James and Chad Galbraith.

He was a glazer by trade and worked for Watts Glaze and Harding Glaze, Joplin, Missouri, before going into business with his father at Miami Glass Company, Miami, Oklahoma.

He was interested in construction work. He was a carpenter who built the Lowell, Kansas nursing home. He considered Lowell as his childhood home.

He enjoyed raising cattle with his friend Jim Graham. He also enjoyed serving as a scout for the 203rd National Guard in Neosho, Missouri.

Jim Galbraith was a rancher, carpenter, and a good businessman.

Jim had two granddaughters, Jamilyn and Kaitlyn, who he loved dearly, and both girls enjoyed the love shared with him.

He loved nature and God's creation. One of his sayings was "God made the mountains, rivers and seas, the piss ant and me."

He was a man of faith and was loved by his family and friends.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Hornet Cemetery with Brandon Spaugy officiating.

Arrangements are under the direct care of Parker Mortuary in Joplin, Missouri.