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Lucian Evan (Luke) Callas Obituary
Mr. Callas is survived by his wife, Linda Haynes Callas; daughter, Nancy Kirkland; son, Leonard Callas; son and daughter-in-law, James and Tracy Callas; and daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Michael Sullivan; stepdaughter, Beth Solesbee; sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Dan Wood of Mountain Rest, S.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Janet Callas of Tucker; sister, Evelyn Wood of Ooltewah, Tenn.; as well as nine grandchildren and a great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lawrence Callas; and sister, Eula Batson.
Mr. Callas was of the Christian faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he worked for Atlantic Steel Co. in Atlanta. While working there he began his career in homebuilding, development and real estate sales by purchasing the home next door and remodeling and selling it. Mr. Callas was self-taught in his trade, his work ethic and pursuit of excellence served him well in his businesses. After he established himself in the residential construction industry he mentored many others in his fields. On several occasions he rescued many in financial distress. He was kind and generous to those who worked for him in his businesses.
Later in life he spent his leisure time camping as a member of the Georgia Mountaineers and Revconeers Chapters of FMCA. He was a supporter and board member of Athens Boat Club on Lake Lanier, and he enjoyed playing cards with friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia, 1435 Haw Creek Circle, Suite 402, Cumming, GA 30041 or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.
Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com.
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway S.W., Gainesville, GA 30501 is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Agnes & Ronnie Hamilton
February 20, 2012
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful man and friend. We have fond memories of a very nice family. We are out of town or we would have extended our condolences in person. Agnes and Ronnie Hamilton
CHARLES GARRISON
February 19, 2012
LINDA AND CHILDREN, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND OUS LOSS WE JUST HEAR TODAY.. WE ARE REVA CALLAS-GARRISON ,SON AND DAUGHTER- IN- LAW, CHARLES AND BARBARA GARRISON ,THE LAST TIME WE SAW YOU ALL, WAS WHEN WE CAMPED AT BALL-MOUNTAIN PARK.. WE LOVE YOU ALL. AND HE WILL BE MISSED.CALL US 706- 778 -65 10..WHEN YOY CAN....GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL.
February 18, 2012
To Linda and family...I am so sorry to learn of Luke's passing. He was a fine gentlemen. What a great picture of him...it shows his
soft personality. He will be missed. Brenda Branch
Cyndi Sandahl
February 16, 2012
Luke was such fun to be around! He always had a smile for us, a glint in his eye, and usually a joke or tease, too. Our entire family felt truly loved whenever we were with Luke and we will all miss him greatly. Linda, Jimmy, Leonard, Nancy, and Martha - we are praying for you now and going forward. Going to dinner with "the crowd" won't be the same when we are home from Seattle next time - Luke always made it even more fun. We love you all, and are grateful to have been part of his larger family.
February 16, 2012
Our condolences to Linda's and Luke's family. Luke was one of the nicest, finest men anyone could ever know and we will always miss him. He always amazed everyone at how he could remember all those cards when we were playing "Hand & Foot".
Love to you, Linda.
Lois and Don Hardison, Tucker, GA
Little Davenport Funeral Home
February 16, 2012
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