YORKTOWN — was welcomed home on June 21, 2026. He was born May 18, 1941, in Pleasanton, Texas, to the late Charles Galbraith Sr. and Lola Jo Galbraith.
Charley was laid to rest at Old Homestead Cemetery in Alice, Texas, on Friday, June 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. Honoring him as pallbearers were his grandsons.
On November 8, 2003, Charley married Irene Jendrzey in Yorktown, Texas. He was the proud owner and operator of Elite Transmissions, where his skill and dedication earned him the respect of customers and friends alike. Charley was an avid fisherman, hunter, and drag car racer, and he found joy in tending his garden. His memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, Charley was preceded in death by his son, Randy Galbraith; daughter, Tracy Richardson; and sister, Charleen Archer.
He is survived by his loving wife, Irene Galbraith of Westhoff; daughters, Melanie Simons (Darrell) and Sherri Galbraith, both of Victoria; son, Edwin Galbraith (Reyna) of Alice; siblings, Caroline Hudler, Jo Svihovec, and Johnny Galbraith; 15 grandchildren; 20 great‑grandchildren; and many other family members and friends who will cherish his memory.