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Christopher Calloway Obituary

ELKIN - Christopher Bruce Calloway, beloved son of Mary Hilton Hooper of Seven Devils and the late Douglas E. Calloway of King, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was 38. Chris is survived by a large loving family, including David T. Hooper, stepfather, of Seven Devils; Margie Calloway, stepmother, of King; sisters Kym Speas of Yadkinville and Carla (Ezra) Byrd of Elkin; stepsisters Lisa Hooper of Winston-Salem, Donna Davis and Cynthia Montsinger, both of King, and Gina Davis of Winston-Salem; stepbrothers James B. Cobb Jr. of King and Shawn Hooper of Rural Hall; special aunts, Martha Aldridge of Tobaccoville and Rogene Love of King; special great-aunt, Louise Leagans and John and Ginny Leagans of Mocksville; and special friends, Bob and Gaye Smith of King and Tenia Anderson of Ronda. Also 13 nieces and nephews and five cousins. Chris sustained a traumatic brain injury in 1970 and had many special aunts, friends and "adopted family" as caregivers over the years. Chris was very special and touched the lives of many people during his short life. A memorial service celebrating Chris' life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Brain Injury Association of NC Camp Fund, P.O. Box 10912, Raleigh, NC 27605. The family wishes to thank ICU-2 Forsyth Medical Center nurses and Doctor Hinson and Doctor Thomason for the special loving care they gave to Chris.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Jul. 7, 2006.

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Norma Cox

July 22, 2006

Mary Ruth I just hear about Chris

. He knew what a loving Mom and family he had. God has a way to care for our love ones that we don`t understand at times.

My prayers and love are with you and yours.

Thadia George

July 11, 2006

Dear Mary Ruth and family, I have just found out about Chris, how sad I am for you all. He was such a treat to me for 5 years in my class. He has touched so many lives during his life. Chris was lucky to have you and your family to take care of him. Just think how happy he is now, running around heaven, keeping everyone entertained...a special angel he will be.



Much love, Thadia George

Anne Cox

July 9, 2006

Dear Mary Ruth, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sadness.

Barbara Speas Moore

July 8, 2006

Dear Mary Ruth,

So sorry to hear of about the loss of your beloved Chris. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Barbara Speas Moore

Tina Miller

July 8, 2006

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that Chris is feeling the life he should have always known.

Dianne Nobles

July 8, 2006

Dear Mary Ruth, I am praying for you on this special day as you celebrate the memories of Chris' life. I remember in the early years of his injury and subsequent trauma that he had a great sense of humor! You were the best mom to him! I am with you in love and in spirit today. Dianne

Duane Badgett

July 7, 2006

Carla,Kym and famlies.I am so sorry for your loss.You all will be in our prayers during this time of sadness and loss.Duane Badgett and family

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