What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He is also survived by his Godson, Parker Lindsey, of Birmingham, Ala. John and Parker shared a birthday (March 26), though they were 39 years apart. Devoted father of Margaret A.. and paternal grandparents John Galbraith and Virginia Sloan McCloskey, of Pass Christian, Miss. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. John finished his schooling and began his career as a Lab Technician, working in research and development roles for private companies, government agencies, along with academic research. ", The fact he was so intellectually respected was perhaps one reason that he could get by with what his widow described as a "mom and pop campaign.". Once you find the obituary you are looking for, you can get important information about upcoming services, share a favorite photo or memory, and send flowers or gifts to the family. A friend of his mother's underwrote it to speed up the process and a suitable liver was flown from Puerto Rico. passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020.