James F. "Jimbo" Callaway

1964 - 2025

James "Jimbo" F. Callaway
Born: April 5, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA
Died: October 3, 2025 in Dixon, IL
OREGON, IL ~ James "Jimbo" F. Callaway, age 61, died suddenly at St. Katherine "KSB" Hospital in Dixon, IL, on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was born on April 5, 1964 in Portsmouth, VA, the son of John Callaway Sr. & Anna (Alexander) Keys. Jimbo always enjoyed being active throughout his life. His interests included trap shooting, deer hunting and fishing. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and golfing the most. Jimbo was truly dedicated to his church. He helped with the construction of its current location and maintained the service of many things within the church. Jimbo felt a sense of pride in serving his church by teaching Sunday School, being a trustee for several years, and especially mowing the lawn. He loved to help people, whether it was through his job or just in passing. Jimbo was a friend to all. The most important thing in his life was his family. He married the love of his life, Joyce Jones, on October 30, 1982 at the Oregon Church of God, in Oregon, IL. They spent the next 43 years together building their family. Jimbo loved his sons more than they will ever know and he was proud to be their dad. The family is forever grateful to the staff at Davita Dialysis in Dixon. They took wonderful care of him and were more like friends than caregivers. We are also very thankful for all of the years of care and support from Dr. Gregory Reckamp and his staff. Jimbo is preceded in death by his beloved daughter Sarah, father John Callaway Sr, sister Jennifer Callaway, maternal-grandparents Jim & Vera Cross, paternal grandparents and his father & mother-in-law, Huck & Helen Jones. He is survived, and will be missed everyday, by his loving wife Joyce of Oregon, IL; sons Tim (Mandi) Callaway of Mt. Morris, IL; Eric (Brekk) Callaway of Mt. Morris, IL; grandchildren Kaedance, Kaylen, Landin, Nevaeh, and Lucette; mom and dad Anna and Phil Keys of Sterling, IL; sister-in-law Marianne Jones of Dixon, IL; brother-in-law Jim (Krista) Jones of Dixon, IL; brother John Callaway Jr of Dixon, IL; several nieces and nephews; and many, many dear and special friends. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, between the hours of 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, at the Oregon Church of God on Oregon Trail Rd, Oregon, IL. Funeral services are scheduled for the following day, Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the church beginning at 10:30 AM with Pastor Michael Hoffman presiding. Jimbo always enjoyed being comfortable in his sleeveless t-shirts and jean shorts so please dress casually in his honor. Jimbo will then be laid to rest with his daughter, Sarah, at Riverview Cemetery of Oregon, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be established in his name as decided by the family. To leave an online condolence or plant a tree in his memory, please visit, www.farrellhollandgale.com.