| Noah Washington Callis, Jr., 80 of Hollywood, MD died on Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at his residence.
Born on August 15, 1923 in Hollywood, MD, he was the son of the late Mabel Elizabeth Bond Callis and Noah Washington Callis, Sr. Mr. Callis served in the U.S. Marine Corps from February 1943 until March 1946. After returning from military service he worked for the First National Bank of St. Mary's. He then went to work as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Hollwood, MD from April 1955 until October 1976. Mr. Callis was a life member of the Hollywood United Methodist Church serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Sunday School Teacher, and Treasurer. Mr. Callis was a charter member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) and served as Vice President in 1960, 1961, and 1962, and President in 1963. In 1966, he served as President of Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association (SMVFA). In 1967 and 1968, Mr. Callis served as Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee for the Maryland State Fireman's
Association (MSFA). In 1969, he served as Chaplain for SMVFA and held that position for the next 29 years. Mr. Callis became the first Chaplain of the HVFD in 1974. He was elected to the SMVFA Hall of Fame in 1986 and the MSFA Hall of Fame in 1994. Up until the time of his death, Mr. Callis was still attending in the bi-monthly SMVFA business meetings; SMVFA's annual conventions; and was serving as the Chaplain and Archives Committee Chariman of HVFD.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Hemby Callis of Hollywood, MD, whom he married on December 19, 1943 and two sons, Gary M. Callis and his wife Sally of Hollywood, MD, Patrick E. Callis and his wife Carol of Bridgeport, WV, three grandchildren, David Michael Callis, Christopher James Callis and Tricia Le Callis, two great grandchildren, Greyson Robert Callis and Mary Pearl Callis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Eleanor Callis, Leola Dean, Margaret Adams and Frances Bowles.
The family will receive friends on Friday, November 21, 2003 at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m and a fireman's memorial service will start at 7:15 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hollywood United Methodist Church, Hollywood, MD. The Reverend Sheldon Reese will officiate. Interment will follow in the Joy Chapel Cemetery, Hollywood, MD.
The following HVFD members will serve as pallbearers: Past President George Thompson; Past President Elwood Joy; Past Chief Albert Johnson; Past Chief Donnie Insley; Past Chief and Past President Jenks Mattingly; and current President Bill Mattingly. The rest of the HVFD membership will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to HOSPICE of St. Mary's Inc., P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650; Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 7, Hollywood, MD 20636; or the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad. |
