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Tracy Garland Callis Jr.

Roanoke, Virginia

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Tracy Garland Callis Jr., 40, of Troutville, Va., was received into the arms of Jesus on August 6, 2009. Trace is now at peace at his heavenly home. Surviving are his two precious sons, Logan Tre and Shawn Hunter, the little ones who brought joy to his life. Also, his ex-wife, Sheila Callis, the love of his life. Trace leaves his mother and stepfather, Jane and Jack Orr; his father and stepmother, Tracy and Barbara Callis; two half brothers, Jonas Callis and wife, Kathy, and Seth Callis, and girlfriend, Ashley Meador; stepsisters, Kathryn Orr, Holly Johnson and husband, Inge; nephews, Harrison and Aidan Callis, Ryan Johnson; and niece, Madison Johnson. Left to remember Trace also are Denise, David and Leah. A memorial service will be held Sunday, August 9, 2009, at 3 p.m. at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Daleville, Va. with the Reverend Dave Rochford officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to St. Marks UMC youth missions or the Roanoke rescue mission. Condolences can be sent to [email protected]. Arrangements by Oakey's Roanoke Chapel, 540-982-2100.


This obituary was originally published in the Roanoke Times.

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Trace, It was a difficult 6th of January, 2024. Papajack was very ill. He was under hospice care, after being released from CRMH. His blood cancer had taken over his body. On Jan. 9th he passed away peacefully around 1:30 am. We had a service at St Mark's UMC, where we celebrated your life in 2009. It was a nice service. It brought back memories. He was 88 years old, or as he would have said "young"! We had a good life together. I pray you, Shawn and Papajack are in Heaven...

Trace, it is Dec. 6, 2023; 14 years since you departed this life. I have missed you so much. I think about you so often. I wonder where you would be and what you would be doing. Life has continued. You would be a grandaddy. Riley Kate is precious. A beautiful little lady. She smiles so much.You would be so proud. I know you and Shawn are together with our Lord. That gives me peace. ILY Trace. ILY Shawn. Jane

Trace, I am so sorry I did not place a note to you on the 6th of October. Papajack has not been well. You know I love and miss you so much. Little Riley is walking now and growing so fast. She is a little red head and so precious. We do not get to see her often, since Pj is not well. Ryan just started his second year at Auburn U. and Madi was just accepted to go there next year. We all miss you and Shawn so much. PJ just turned 88 years of age.

Today is August 6, Trace. We are thinking of you. You were a treasure to us. We love you and miss you and always will. We are thinking of Shawn too. He was so young when he left us. What an intelligent young fellow he was.
We also love and miss our pet friends - Dempsey, Katie, Blue Boy, nd Dudley.

Dad, Jonas, and Seth

Hi Trace, I am a day late writing you. I have not forgotten, however, just a little slow. That is how you are at my age! You will always be a beautiful baby boy; a happy youngster; a handsome, athletic teenager, so smart and humble; a happy young Dad with lots of dreams for your boys and yourself. All these things I choose to hold on to. I know you are in Heaven with Shawn and other loved ones. Jesus loves you. I love you too. Mom

We love you and miss you, Trace. You were truly a special person. We love and miss Shawn too. He was a pleasant and bright young man. We also love and miss our pet friends - Dempsey, Katie, Blue Boy, and Dudley.

Dad, Jonas, and Seth

Trace, Fourteen years have passed since you left our hearts broken over letting you go. On this date, it seems like yesterday. So many things have changed here. My heart knows you are happy and at peace.

We love and miss you, Trace, as we do every day. We feel the same about Shawn. We also love and miss our little pet pals - Dempsey, Katie, Blue Boy, and Dudley. Someday we will all be together once again. That will be wonderful.

Dad, Jonas, and Seth

We are thinking of you today, Trace, and every day. What a special person you were. We love and miss you very much. We also love and miss young Shawn and our little pet pals - Dempsey, Katie, Blue Boy, and Dudley.

Hopefully, someday we will all be together once again.

Dad, Jonas, and Seth