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James Callaham Obituary
A native of Belton, South Carolina, Mr. Callaham was the son of the late Pickens and Mabel Katheleen Kelly Callaham. A son, Leonard Callaham also preceded him in death. He was employed with Gulf Oil Corporation as a transport and retired after twenty-two years and five months of faithful service. Mr. Callaham was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church in Belton, South Carolina.
Survivors include his wife, of forty-eight years, Bessie Mae Leachman Callaham, Athens; daughters Wanda Arnold and Shelby Griffin both of Athens; sons Danny Callaham and Charles Callaham both of Belton, SC; brothers M.C. Callaham and Rufus Callaham both of Belton, SC; sister Sue Estes Skarupa, Greenville, SC; grandchildren Joshua Griffin, Danielle Griffin, Heather Arnold, Angela Callaham; Daniel Callaham, Tony Callaham and Teresa Callaham, 9 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held 2PM Tuesday at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home with Rev. Crist Camden officiating. Entombment was in Evergreen Memorial Park.
Pallbearers were Ronnie Cowart, Darrell Cowart, Guy Baker, Jerry Baker, Jeff McElheney, Jeffrey Lewis, Tony Martin and Mike Ruff.
Bernstein Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com
Athens Banner-Herald, Wednesday, May 19, 2004
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Wayne & Betty Caudell
May 19, 2004
Bessie Mae,
We went to school with you at Homer,also Wayne knew your husband from the Gulf oil days and talked to him a lot at Alfred Moore's store,He was such a friendly man and You have our sympathy. Your Grandson and grand-daughter knows our grand-daughters,Brittany,Brianna, and Devin Caudell.
Accept our sympathy and we will be praying for you.
Bernstein Funeral Home
May 19, 2004
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Jeff & Jill McElheney
May 18, 2004
Mr. Callaham has a special place in our hearts as you do. Hold onto the wonderful memories of Jekyll, and his love for all of you until you see him again. You honored him through your devotion.
We are thinking and praying for you, Jeff and Jill & Family
Nettie Hunsinger Greene
May 17, 2004
Dear Bessie Mae and family,
I am sorry to hear of Callaham's death. I think about all of us during the Gulf Oil good old days.
You are in my thoughs and prayers.
Nettie (Hunsinger)Greene
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