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John Calloway Obituary

CALLOWAY JR. John E. "Poncho" Calloway Jr., 49, went to be with the Lord January 14, 2011 at OSU Hospital. He was employed at D&D Contractor. He was a member of Love Zion Baptist Church. Predeceased by his grandparents. Survived by eight children; ten grandchildren; parents, John and Hazel Calloway; brother, Robert (Kathe) Calloway; god parents, Manzona and Evelyn Bryant; special friend, Andrea Moore; other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life Service 11 a.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011, Love Zion Baptist Church, 1459 Madison Ave. Pastor Wesley E. Greenfield Jr. officiating. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment 11 a.m. Monday, January 24, 2011 at Franklin Hills Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 867 S. JAMES RD. Director David Gary. View "Poncho's" photo tribute, send a card/flowers at www.garymemorialchapel.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2011.

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Jerald Garrett

April 22, 2011

Dear John our friendship goes back nearly 40yrs, its been a pleasure knowing you. May you rest in the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ for all eternity, and i will see you again one day. God Bless

January 23, 2011

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Juanita Skeen
Stephen & Linda Nevil & Family

Lujuana Carson

January 22, 2011

Trust in the Lord, for He is the only God who can keep and lead you through the days to come.

Lujuana Carson

January 22, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Aaron Thomas jr

January 22, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dorothy M Bell & Family

January 21, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob & Stella Lindsey

January 21, 2011

It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

Virginia & Sonny Cheese

January 20, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 20, 2011

John and Hazel, your family in Washington give you our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts.

James and Hattie Brown

Marsha Hamilton

January 20, 2011

John always had a smile or joke or something to make the work day more fun. When he was ill and stopped working, folks at the Ackerman Library were very concerned about his health. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Tracey Jones

January 20, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Gladys/G.Steve Taylor

January 20, 2011

To The Calloway Family:
God shall wipe away all tears. Know that it is all right to grieve. But know that in time you will be comforted. God is not slack with his promises. Be still and know that I am God. Poncho we shall see you in the morning.

Thomas Craighead

January 20, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Michael Craighead

January 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wayne and Denise Walker

January 20, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the family in Poncho's passing. May God provide comfort and peace during this difficult time. Our prayers are with the family.

EMMA MIDDLEBROOKS

January 20, 2011

THIS IS EMMA BIGGERS HAZEL SORRY TO HEAR OF YUOR LOST MAY GOD BLESS AND ALL THE FAMILY

January 20, 2011

John,

Was a very nice man, always cheerful & full of life.
I'm glad I knew him.

Kris Weber, Library employee

Carla King Bridges

January 19, 2011

My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Poncho was loved & will be missed. He left his body to be at peace with Jesus. I ask Poncho if he know Jesus and he knotted YES. I believe he is free, he has made his transition. It's alright to cry & even be mad but get ready to see him again. One day soon & very soon we shall see Poncho and Jesus for ourselves. I love you all please know you are in my prayers. Stay encouraged God don't make mistakes. Joy will come after a while, hold on and keep the faith.

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