1925
Willie
2014
Willie Callis
December 14, 1925 — September 26, 2014
Capt. Willie Robert Callis (Bill) of Gwynn's Island, Virginia, passed away September 26, 2014.
Bill was born on December 14, 1925, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Capt. Homer R. and Nancy D. Callis. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Kathryn H. Callis and his brother Homer V. Callis. He is survived by his two daughters Lisa Callis of Richmond, Virginia, and Mava Miles and her husband Steve Miles of New Kent, Virginia. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Wil and Madie Miles.
Bill joined the Merchant Marines at 17 and served his country at sea during WWII. His career spanned the years 1943- 1983 and all waters from the Artic to the Antarctic, primarily on the Bull Line. He was a member of the Marine Society of the City of New York and a Mason for 50 years. In retirement, Bill enjoyed building model ships, relaxing on Gwynn's Island and above all spending time with his grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held September 28th at Gwynn's Island Cemetery at 3:00 PM. The family will receive family and friends following the service at Bill's home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, P.O. Box 1201, Mathews, VA 23109 or The Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, Mathews, VA 23109.
Bill was born on December 14, 1925, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Capt. Homer R. and Nancy D. Callis. He is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Kathryn H. Callis and his brother Homer V. Callis. He is survived by his two daughters Lisa Callis of Richmond, Virginia, and Mava Miles and her husband Steve Miles of New Kent, Virginia. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Wil and Madie Miles.
Bill joined the Merchant Marines at 17 and served his country at sea during WWII. His career spanned the years 1943- 1983 and all waters from the Artic to the Antarctic, primarily on the Bull Line. He was a member of the Marine Society of the City of New York and a Mason for 50 years. In retirement, Bill enjoyed building model ships, relaxing on Gwynn's Island and above all spending time with his grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held September 28th at Gwynn's Island Cemetery at 3:00 PM. The family will receive family and friends following the service at Bill's home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Mathews Maritime Foundation, P.O. Box 1201, Mathews, VA 23109 or The Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, Mathews, VA 23109.
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