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(USAF, Ret.) Lt. Colonel Ewell Elliott McCallum, 82 passed away Thursday in Louisville KY. He was a graduate of the University of Louisville and received his MBA from Indiana University, served his country for 26 years in the USAF, was an Enrolled Agent, a 60 year master mason with St. Matthews Masonic Lodge, #906 KY, a master mason with the Victory Lodge, #1160 TX, and a member of the Alzafar Shrine and the Scottish Rite.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Helen M. McCallum in 2007.

He is survived by his wife; Maynette Smith McCallum, children; Timothy McCallum (Frankie), Mary McCallum (Roger Roberts), Christopher McCallum, Linda Boehle (Bruce), Maynette Smith (Leonard Duncil), Allison Jones (Brian), grandchildren; Aaron William Boehle, Benjamin Elliott Boehle, Ethan Duncil, Addison Bailey Jones and Bryce Jones.

Visitation with the family will be Friday January 24th from 6-9pm with a Rosary at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, January 25nd at St. Benedicts Catholic Church, 4835 Lord Road, San Antonio.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be given to the Wounded Warriors.

Burial will be in Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville KY with full military honors. www.RattermanS.com

Published by San Antonio Express-News on Jan. 21, 2014.
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I loved my father very much !??He was a great and special man. He gave a lot to his family and to the world. Now you may rest with your beloved wife of over 50 years of marriage and our mother .Now you'll be together forever. You will be dearly missed Daddy.????

Linda Boehle

January 24, 2014

It was a honor to know Lt. Colonel McCallum. He was a wonderful man, he is my best friends father, Linda Boehle.

January 22, 2014

I had the honor of working for you and loved you as my boss. You were such a funny & kind man. Thank you for all the Popeyes chicken on Tuesday, senior day. You will truly be missed sir..Rest in peace sir

Veronica Marquez-Muniz

January 22, 2014

He was a very strong man and a very Special person to me he will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Mr. McCallum we love you.

Frances Barlow

January 21, 2014

He was one kind and caring man he will be missed.

Ken Weber

January 20, 2014

It was our pleasure to know such delightful gentleman as Ewell McCallum.

Blessings to his family and friends,

Richard and Suzanne Case

January 19, 2014

I will miss talking with you and taking care of you. Rest in peace buddy. I will never forget you

Renee riddle

January 19, 2014

Thank you for your service to our country. Rest in God's eternal peace. From a grateful American.

January 19, 2014

We were very blessed to have Elliott as a part of our family, even for a brief time. Our love and hugs to our family in Kentucky and Texas. We wish we could be there in person during this time. We grieve with you as we also celebrate this kind and loving man. Love, Maynette, Lennie, and Ethan

Maynette Smith

January 19, 2014

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