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    Wednesday, December 05 2018
    William Jerry Callis

    Posted by: Clarke & Staples Funeral Homes, Inc. AT 05:13 pm   |  Permalink   |  25 Comments  |  Email
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    You will be truly missed Uncle Jerry. I love you.
    Posted by Kelsie Elliott Aiyelawo on 12/06/2018 - 06:57 PM
    Penny and family, so sorry to hear about Jerry, he will be missed
    Posted by Louise and Reggie Callis on 12/06/2018 - 06:59 PM
    Thoughts and prayers with you during your time of loss
    Posted by Tim and Lori Moody on 12/06/2018 - 07:03 PM
    We have lost a truly wonderful man. R.I.P. Jerry...you will be missed by many. Sending healing prayers to the family.
    Posted by Sterling & June Elliott on 12/06/2018 - 07:49 PM
    Dear family of Jerry Callis, our prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you in your loss of a cherished husband, brother, father, and grandfather. As neighbors, we always received a warm hello from Jerry as we saw him so frequently visit the Hodges family. As we watched Penny depart the Hodges' home for her faithful visitations throughout Jerry's illness, each time we saw her our prayers went her as she left to be by his side. Our whole town, and many beyond it, will miss Jerry very much. Steve and Pat Israel
    Posted by Patricia F Israel on 12/06/2018 - 07:51 PM
    My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jerry will be greatly missed in the community.
    Posted by Rhonda Gee Clements on 12/06/2018 - 08:07 PM
    Our sincere sympathy to Jerry's family. May God go with each of you in the month's ahead without him. Lots of love from our family to yours.
    Posted by BARBARA & BILLY HUDSON on 12/06/2018 - 08:16 PM
    So very sorry for your loss! Jerry was a fine man. Thoughts and prayers Betsy
    Posted by Betsy Newcomb Long on 12/06/2018 - 08:53 PM
    May God comfort you in your time of loss and surround you with His Love. Sending my love to all.
    Posted by Mary Ellen Balarzs on 12/06/2018 - 10:40 PM
    God bless you and comfort you in your great loss.
    Posted by Jackie B. Conner on 12/07/2018 - 05:55 AM
    My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
    Posted by Ginna H. Wilson on 12/07/2018 - 06:49 AM
    We offer our sincere condolences for your loss.
    Posted by Dale Barton and Mickie Barton on 12/07/2018 - 07:27 AM
    Thoughts and prayers for the family during this time of loss.
    Posted by Don & Pat Moore on 12/07/2018 - 08:04 AM
    I am so sorry to hear this. Jerry was always an active participant in the "senior" Sunday School class that I taught,wanting to hear from the Bible. I even got a little twitch of a smile with a joke about how the Bible says men should make the coffee - You know -the Book of HEbrews. He will be missed.
    Posted by Donna Holcomb on 12/07/2018 - 10:13 AM
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family Penny. May your faith comfort you in the time of loss and your memories together bring you joy. Everett
    Posted by Everett Winn on 12/07/2018 - 11:09 AM
    Our sincere sympathy to Jerry's family. He was a wonderful man. God Bless you all.
    Posted by Lewis and Deborah Crowder on 12/07/2018 - 02:06 PM
    My sincerest condolences to the family of Mr Callis. He was such a kind and thoughtful friend and businessman. A definite icon in our community that will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. God bless.
    Posted by Denise Williams on 12/07/2018 - 02:20 PM
    Very sorry to hear about the loss of Jerry! You and family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness.
    Posted by Allen & Linda Thompson on 12/07/2018 - 04:33 PM
    God bless a good man and friend.
    Posted by Wayne Kerr on 12/07/2018 - 04:55 PM
    Prayers
    Posted by Dallas & RITA Parsons on 12/07/2018 - 09:47 PM
    Penny and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May God give you strength as you endure these next few weeks. May God continue to bless each of you. Fondly, Edna Green
    Posted by Edna Green on 12/08/2018 - 07:06 AM
    Rosa and I will keep you all in prayer, God Bless you
    Posted by Arthur Townsend Jr on 12/08/2018 - 10:58 AM
    so sorry to hear the news about Jerry. He was a fine handsome man of integrity! I'm sorry the last few months have been hard for him. I know now he is past pain and disability. I hope he had a peaceful journey and I know he is now in the light of the love of Jesus Christ his savior! Sending peace and love to Penny and the entire Callis family. Kell.
    Posted by Kell Fleshoods on 12/08/2018 - 10:03 PM
    Penny and family, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many memories of our school days. Carole
    Posted by Carole Saunders Morehead on 12/09/2018 - 06:25 PM
    Heartfelt sympathy to the family. He was a nice man, and he did a lot for Kenston Forest and for the community. May God comfort you during this time.
    Posted by Mike Pettry on 12/20/2018 - 05:41 PM

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    CALLIS,
    William Jerry Callis, 76, passed away on December 5, 2018.  Born February 16, 1942, in Lunenburg County, Virginia, he worked on the farm, attended Lochleven School, and was an active member of Antioch United Methodist Church in his youth.  He learned the value of hard work, honesty, self-discipline, and humility, all virtues that he would exhibit throughout his life.  He graduated from Kenbridge High School in 1960, and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as a member of the Corp of Cadets, graduating in 1964.  He was honored to serve his country in the United States Army Corps of Engineers at New Cumberland Army Depot in Pennsylvania.  After honorable discharge, he returned to Kenbridge and embarked on a successful career at Kenbridge Construction Company in 1967.  He was instrumental in the development of many real estate, leasing, and construction concerns during his career.

     

    Active in his community, he was involved with numerous organizations.   He served on the Central Fidelity Bank Advisory board, was a charter member of the Kenbridge Rescue Squad, and served on the Virginia Health Systems Agency.  He served on the board of directors of the Lunenburg-Nottoway Educational Foundation for many years and was chairman for eight years.  He served as chairman of the trustees of Kenbridge United Methodist Church where he was a member for over 60 years.  An avid Virginia Tech fan, he served on the board of directors of the Virginia Tech Athletic Fund and volunteered as a Hokie Representative for many years.  He served on the board of directors of   Benchmark Community Bank for 23 years and was chairman for six years.
     

    Although he enjoyed great business success, Jerry will be remembered by those who knew him best as a humble servant.  His was a life of service, and he experienced his greatest happiness and satisfaction by working hard and giving to others.   He exhibited pride only in the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren.
     

    He was predeceased by his parents, Richard Elroy Callis and Sarah Agnes Moore Callis, and a brother, Kenneth Dwight Callis.  Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Elizabeth Penn (Penny) Blackburn Callis, daughter Kristin Elizabeth Callis Hodges, son-in-law Emory Melvin Hodges, granddaughter Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hodges, grandson Samuel Emory Hodges, brother Richard Earl Callis and his wife Barbara, sister Arlene Callis Wengert and her husband Tom, sister Elaine Callis Pearce and her husband Charlie, numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
     

    The family will receive friends at the home.  A graveside funeral service will take place on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at 2:00p.m. in the Kenbridge Heights Cemetery, Kenbridge, VA, followed by visitation and refreshments in Kenbridge United Methodist Church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kenbridge United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 926, Kenbridge, VA 23944, or to Kenston Forest School, 75 Ridge Road, Blackstone, VA 23824.  

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