Kenneth Dwight Callis

CALLIS, Kenneth Dwight, 67, of Chesterfield, Va., died September 29, 2010. He was born September 5, 1943, to the late Richard Elroy and Sarah Agnes Moore Callis. He is survived by his beloved partner in life, Joann Harris of Chesterfield; one son, Kenneth Dwight "K.D." Callis Jr. (Stephanie) of Williamsburg; one granddaughter, Madison Callis; two brothers, Jerry Callis (Penny) and Earl Callis (Barbara), both of Kenbridge; and twin sisters, Arlene Wengert (Tom) of Collinsville, Illinois and Elaine Pearce (Charlie) of Kenbridge. He also leaves behind his extended family, like a daughter, Kim Harris Drummonds; and like a son, Carroll N. Harris III and their children who he fondly called "grandbabies," Madison, Jordan and Payton Drummonds and Luke, Jake and Zeke Harris. Dwight was a member of the Moose Lodge for over 25 years and a member of Antioch United Methodist Church. He joined the National Guard in 1961, transferred to the Air Force in 1965, went to Vietnam in 1966, and was trained for rescue missions for wounded comrades. He resigned from service in 1969, and was employed by Fort Pickett for many years until he transferred to Camp Lejune, N.C., where he worked until his retirement. The family will receive friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge. Graveside funeral services will be held Saturday October 2, 2010, at 2 p.m. in the Antioch United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3311 South Hill Road, Kenbridge, Va. 23944. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to www.clarkefuneral homekenbridge.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.