Robert John McCallum

Robert John McCallum obituary, Green Cove Springs, FL

Robert John McCallum

Robert McCallum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Green Cove Springs on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Robert 'Bob' John McCallum Jr., 83, of St. Augustine, Florida, passed away on September 10th, 2024 in Jacksonville, Florida.Visitation will be held at Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18th at 10am. Funeral service will be held at Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 18th at 11am. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery (4083 Lannie Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218) with military honors.Robert J. McCallum was born in St. Augustine, Florida to the late Robert John McCallum Sr. and Cora Cecilia McCallum on September 10th, 1941. He graduated from Terry Parker high school in 1959. He worked as a P-3 Flight Engineer for the US Navy. He was an Eagle Scout. He enjoyed sailing with his wife, fishing and shooting with his son, going to Disney with his family, and all sorts of traveling.Robert John McCallum Jr. is preceded in death by his father, Robert John McCallum Sr, his mother, Cora Cecila McCallum, his wife, Brenda Poag McCallum, and his son, Robert Bruce McCallum. Robert is survived by his sister, Paula Curren, his son, Mason McCallum, his granddaughters, Madison Burell and Kaeley Kellar, and his great grandson, Eli Burell.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to your local VFW Post or American Legion. Arrangements are under the care of HELM-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 1811 Idlewild Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-9696. Please leave words of love and comfort for the family at www.helmgallagher.com
Cemetery
Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville FL 32218
US
Visitation
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home and Cremation Services
1811 Idlewild Ave
Green Cove Springs FL 32043
US
Crematory Service
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Helm - Gallagher Funeral Home and Cremation Services
1811 Idlewild Ave
Green Cove Springs FL 32043
US
Graveside Service
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Jacksonville National Cemetery
4083 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville FL 32218
US
Funeral Home
Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1811 Idlewild Ave.
Green Cove Springs FL - 32043
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