Official Obituary of
Lamar Callaway
March 3, 2017
Lamar Callaway Obituary
Lamar Callaway, lifelong resident of Newton County, passed away March 3, 2017, at the age of 98. A World War II veteran, he proudly served his country for four years in the United States Army, landing in Omaha and Utah beaches, and assisting in the Invasion of Normandy on
D-Day. During his military service, Lieutenant Callaway earned numerous military decorations that included the American Theatre Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Service Medal. Following his prestigious service, he was a dedicated employee of the US Post Office, for 37 years, before his retirement in 1979. While there, he served as Postmaster from 1965-1979. Mr. Callaway was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Covington. In addition to teaching Sunday School, he was a member of the "Zoo Crew", whose duties included maintaining the church grounds. A true servant at heart, Mr. Callaway devoted 50 years of unwavering support to the Kiwanis Club of Covington - even serving as treasurer during his time. Additionally, he served as Scout Master for Boy Scouts Troop 222. He had a true passion for gardening, and loved his involvement with both the Rose Society and Gardening Clubs of Covington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucy Callaway; parents, John Lamar, Sr., and Bessie (Ezell) Callaway; and his baby sister, Mary Douglas Callaway.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Catharine and Mike Sigman of Covington; sons and daughters-in-law, John Lamar, III, and Sara Callaway of Manassas, VA, Roy Ezell and Mary Ann Callaway of Rincon, GA; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Sunday, March 5, 2017, 2 PM, at Covington City Cemetery, with Dr. Robert L. Faulkner officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, Saturday, March 4, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, Attention: Development Division, P.O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014
Davis Street
Covington, GA, 30014
D-Day. During his military service, Lieutenant Callaway earned numerous military decorations that included the American Theatre Service Medal, WWII Victory Medal and the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Service Medal. Following his prestigious service, he was a dedicated employee of the US Post Office, for 37 years, before his retirement in 1979. While there, he served as Postmaster from 1965-1979. Mr. Callaway was a very active member of First Baptist Church of Covington. In addition to teaching Sunday School, he was a member of the "Zoo Crew", whose duties included maintaining the church grounds. A true servant at heart, Mr. Callaway devoted 50 years of unwavering support to the Kiwanis Club of Covington - even serving as treasurer during his time. Additionally, he served as Scout Master for Boy Scouts Troop 222. He had a true passion for gardening, and loved his involvement with both the Rose Society and Gardening Clubs of Covington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lucy Callaway; parents, John Lamar, Sr., and Bessie (Ezell) Callaway; and his baby sister, Mary Douglas Callaway.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Catharine and Mike Sigman of Covington; sons and daughters-in-law, John Lamar, III, and Sara Callaway of Manassas, VA, Roy Ezell and Mary Ann Callaway of Rincon, GA; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Sunday, March 5, 2017, 2 PM, at Covington City Cemetery, with Dr. Robert L. Faulkner officiating. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 3134 Floyd Street, in Covington, Saturday, March 4, from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes, Attention: Development Division, P.O. Box 1000, Stockbridge, GA 30281.
Visitation
MAR 4. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (EST)
Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home - Floyd Street Location3134 Floyd Street NE
Covington, GA, 30014
Graveside Service
MAR 5. 2:00 PM (EST)
Covington City CemeteryDavis Street
Covington, GA, 30014
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