Thomas Spencer McCallie II

Thomas Spencer McCallie II, of Roanoke, Va., died at his home on Sunday, June 27, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Phyllis; a son, Trey McCallie, of Lexington, Ky.; a daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Kevin Anderson, of Rocky Mount, Va.; and a very special granddaughter, Taylor Anderson. In addition, Tom is survived by his niece, Elizabeth Davis, of Knoxville, Tenn. Preceding him in death were his parents, Thomas Crane and Gladys McCallie; and a sister, Gladys Davis, all of Chattanooga. He was born on October 3, 1934, and raised in Chattanooga, Tenn. Tom was a graduate of McCallie School, attended Washington & Lee University, and graduated from Vanderbilt University. At Vanderbilt, Tom was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Before graduating from the Medical College of Virginia with a Masters Degree in Hospital Administration, Tom completed the Naval Officer Candidate's School in Newport, R.I. From 1965 until 1993,Tom was the Associate Administrator of Jefferson Hospital then Executive Vice President of Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley. He developed many close relationships there, which he cherished to this day. Tom was past Chairman of the Roanoke Chapter of the American Red Cross and a Past President of the Rotary Club of Roanoke. Tom was a board member of the Virginia Hospital Association and volunteered for WVTF Public Radio. Tom loved his family, his dogs, and was an avid Virginia Tech fan, joyful in every Hokie victory. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 30, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel and a Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2010, at Second Presbyterian Church in Roanoke. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Second Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.