McCALLUM, Carl P. Carl P. McCallum of Marietta, GA passed away peacefully on January 5, 2018. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 9, 1937. Carl grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Marie-mont High School. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy, class of 1960. Carl served in the Navy from 1960 to 1968. He was first stationed at Patuxent River, MD and flew the first generation P3 Lockheed Orion. Later in his military career, he flew for the Department of Defense as a test pilot for Lockheed in Palmdale, California. Carl served as President of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Atlanta Chapter, and was a Trustee at the United States Naval Academy. Carl began his 30-year career as a pilot with Delta Airlines in 1968, retiring as Captain in 1997. Carl was an active member of his church and served as an Elder for many years at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Marietta, GA. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marilyn (Bach) McCallum; his sons Cary McCallum (Susan), Christopher McCallum (Elizabeth) and Carl (Chip) McCallum, Jr.; granddaughters Kaitlyn, Kelsey, Erin, Kelly, Parker, Macy, Julia; and great granddaughter Camryn. He was preceded in death by his parents Douglas and Verna (McKeeth) McCallum and son Kevin McCallum. Visitation is at John Knox Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 20th at 10:00am and funeral services at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, USNAF Gift Processing, 291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 or CASA - Christian After School Academy, John Knox Presbyterian Church, 505 Powers Ferry Rd, Marietta, GA 30067.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Jan. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Carl McCALLUM

15 Entries

Harry Ballance

January 9, 2020

Simply stated, Carl was just a great guy with whom to fly. I always enjoyed my travels with him. He was one of those people who made my career with Delta so enjoyable.

Robert Lomba

February 11, 2018

My condolences to the McCallum family. Carl was fun to fly with and the ultimate Delta professional. A great sense of humor.

Pat Leifer

January 26, 2018

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Carl was voted the "Class Clown" in our high school. Everyone loved him and he loved everyone. I will miss him greatly.

January 21, 2018

What a great man... there are no words to truly express how blessed he was; his kind, energetic soul and loving nature are rarely surpassed. We were so fortunate to know Mr./family for the past 4 decades. His encouraging advise and great wisdom I will never forget.
Rest in Peace...
-Mark Spigner and Family

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Jewel and Dinty Moore

January 21, 2018

A friend....always a smile and kind word.

Lynne Lewis ( Eschbach)

January 18, 2018

Dear Marilyn and family,
I send my prayers and sympathy to all of you.
Carl was a shining example of a graduate of USNA and I will never forget his involvement with the annual Lobsterfest and all the work he put into it.
Rest In Peace, Carl

Cherylin & Doug Cutter

January 18, 2018

We so enjoyed sharing the table with Carl & lovely Marilyn at the USNA alumni dinners, Army/Navy game gatherings and Lobsterfest! Very fond memories. Our hearts and prayers are with you all asking Him for comfort and solace during this difficult time.

Elaine and Bill Ness

January 17, 2018

Marilyn and Family-
Deepest condolences at
your loss.

Rick Cole

January 17, 2018

Dearest McCallum Family,

The legacy that Mr. McCallum has left behind is a world better for him having been in it. You all have shared a lifetime of happiness with me - your hospitality, kindness, the laughs brought on by family stories, and your genuine love of each other - a true sense of family. All of these things are a direct reflection of the wonderful man, Carl McCallum. You hold a special place in my heart and it breaks with grief but I pray that God will ease your pain with the thought of Carl in heaven. God bless you all.
With Love,
RIck

Christine Beard

January 16, 2018

Dear Marilyn and family,
Prayers for you all at this sad time...
christine Beard

Alan Price

January 15, 2018

I flew with Carl when a young new-hire at Delta. He was one of the finest gentlemen and most professional pilots I had the pleasure to work with. Over the years, I maintained my friendship with Carl until his retirement and lost track. I am so very sad to hear of his passing.

Harry Ballance

January 15, 2018

Carl was a great pilot and travelling companion. He was one of those who made my career at Delta so pleasant. A true gentleman

Pinkie Saunders

January 14, 2018

Carl was a true USNA classmate. Right from the start at Pensacola in the infamous OI-20 you could always count on him to be in the center of action. The world is a bit smaller with his passing. He is missed

Pat Leifer

January 14, 2018

Carl was a well liked classmate of all his friends at Mariemont High School in Cincinnati. He had a quick wit and made all of us laugh at his impersonations and jokes. He was labeled our class clown. He will be missed by many of us who attended his high school with graduation in 1955. We send our condolences to his large family. We will miss his smile and laughter.

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