James Henry Callaway

James H. Callaway

Thomson, Georgia- Mr. James Henry Callaway, 88, went to be with his Lord on May 4, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Callaway was born in Tignall, Georgia to the late Johnce S. Callaway and the late Nannie Lou Walton Callaway. He lived in Wilkes County many years before moving to Thomson in 1955. Mr. Callaway worked for National Homes and retired from Gulf Oil Corporation with 23 years of service. He also served as McDuffie County Constable in years past and owned and operated Callaway Lawn Care. Mr. Callaway was a charter member of Second Baptist Church and the first meetings were held in his home. "Papa James" as he was affectionately known will always be remembered for the love he had for his wife and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Annie Frances Callaway and brother, W. H. Callaway.

Survivors include his children, Barry Callaway (Pam), Donnie Callaway, Karen Shields (Bill) and Gary Callaway (Vicki); grandchildren, Tammy Callaway (Nick Hubert), Ryan Callaway (Bonnie), Jeremy Callaway (Kristin), Justin Callaway, Kerie Norris (Chad), Kori Langham (Russell), Katie May, Kaycie Callaway and eleven great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Second Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Drawdy and Rev. Lester Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow at Savannah Valley Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home or friends may call at the residence of Karen and Bill Shields, 1078 Warrenton Highway, Thomson, GA.

The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Melinda Carter, Sarah Glover and Regina Thompson for the excellent care given to Mr. Callaway during his illness.

Beggs Funeral Home, Thomson, Georgia is in charge of arrangements.