James Charles Callison
June 6, 1925 - February 8, 2017
Cedar City
James C. Callison, Sr., age 91, passed away on February 8, 2017 at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on June 6, 1925.
Jim grew up on a ranch on the Arizona-Mexico border and spent his childhood herding cows, hauling hay, and training horses.
During World War II, Jim was drafted into the army before the beginning of his senior year in high school. He was the sergeant in charge of the motor pool at Bushnell Hospital in Brigham City, Utah for the duration of the war and received commendations for good work.
After the war, Jim relocated to Provo, Utah where he became a long haul truck driver for Norton Fruit Company. During that time he became curious about the LDS Church, took the missionary lessons, and was baptized. Once he gained a testimony of the restored gospel, Jim never wavered, and was a faithful member of the LDS Church for the rest of his life.
In 1947, Jim met a young lady, Frankie Roper, from northern California. They fell in love, were married on July 13, 1949, and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. They raised a family of 13 children. His posterity was his proudest accomplishment.
For most of his adult life, Jim worked in heavy construction or truck driving. He was also an avid woodworker. In addition to his construction work, Jim was well read and enjoyed music. He had a large personal library and played the violin for personal pleasure for many years.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Onslow and Francis Callison, brothers Tom Callison and Jack Callison, sister Anne Beasley, daughter DeAnn Callison, and son Gary Callison. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Callison, a brother, Roy Callison, sons Darrell Callison, Jim Callison, Jr., David Callison, Matthew Callison, Karl Callison, and Kyle Callison, daughters Gail Crawford, Judy White, Debbie Lee Barton, Merilyn Fly, and Debbie Lynn Cotts. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. At the time of his passing, he had a total of 116 descendants.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar City 14th Ward chapel at 500 West 400 North in Cedar City, Utah. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening, February 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The burial will be at the Cedar City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Affordable Funeral Services (435-586-3456).
June 6, 1925 - February 8, 2017
Cedar City
James C. Callison, Sr., age 91, passed away on February 8, 2017 at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on June 6, 1925.
Jim grew up on a ranch on the Arizona-Mexico border and spent his childhood herding cows, hauling hay, and training horses.
During World War II, Jim was drafted into the army before the beginning of his senior year in high school. He was the sergeant in charge of the motor pool at Bushnell Hospital in Brigham City, Utah for the duration of the war and received commendations for good work.
After the war, Jim relocated to Provo, Utah where he became a long haul truck driver for Norton Fruit Company. During that time he became curious about the LDS Church, took the missionary lessons, and was baptized. Once he gained a testimony of the restored gospel, Jim never wavered, and was a faithful member of the LDS Church for the rest of his life.
In 1947, Jim met a young lady, Frankie Roper, from northern California. They fell in love, were married on July 13, 1949, and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. They raised a family of 13 children. His posterity was his proudest accomplishment.
For most of his adult life, Jim worked in heavy construction or truck driving. He was also an avid woodworker. In addition to his construction work, Jim was well read and enjoyed music. He had a large personal library and played the violin for personal pleasure for many years.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Onslow and Francis Callison, brothers Tom Callison and Jack Callison, sister Anne Beasley, daughter DeAnn Callison, and son Gary Callison. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Callison, a brother, Roy Callison, sons Darrell Callison, Jim Callison, Jr., David Callison, Matthew Callison, Karl Callison, and Kyle Callison, daughters Gail Crawford, Judy White, Debbie Lee Barton, Merilyn Fly, and Debbie Lynn Cotts. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. At the time of his passing, he had a total of 116 descendants.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar City 14th Ward chapel at 500 West 400 North in Cedar City, Utah. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening, February 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The burial will be at the Cedar City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Affordable Funeral Services (435-586-3456).
James Charles Callison
June 6, 1925 - February 8, 2017
Cedar City
James C. Callison, Sr., age 91, passed away on February 8, 2017 at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on June 6, 1925.
Jim grew up on a ranch on the Arizona-Mexico border and spent his childhood herding cows, hauling hay, and training horses.
During World War II, Jim was drafted into the army before the beginning of his senior year in high school. He was the sergeant in charge of the motor pool at Bushnell Hospital in Brigham City, Utah for the duration of the war and received commendations for good work.
After the war, Jim relocated to Provo, Utah where he became a long haul truck driver for Norton Fruit Company. During that time he became curious about the LDS Church, took the missionary lessons, and was baptized. Once he gained a testimony of the restored gospel, Jim never wavered, and was a faithful member of the LDS Church for the rest of his life.
In 1947, Jim met a young lady, Frankie Roper, from northern California. They fell in love, were married on July 13, 1949, and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. They raised a family of 13 children. His posterity was his proudest accomplishment.
For most of his adult life, Jim worked in heavy construction or truck driving. He was also an avid woodworker. In addition to his construction work, Jim was well read and enjoyed music. He had a large personal library and played the violin for personal pleasure for many years.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Onslow and Francis Callison, brothers Tom Callison and Jack Callison, sister Anne Beasley, daughter DeAnn Callison, and son Gary Callison. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Callison, a brother, Roy Callison, sons Darrell Callison, Jim Callison, Jr., David Callison, Matthew Callison, Karl Callison, and Kyle Callison, daughters Gail Crawford, Judy White, Debbie Lee Barton, Merilyn Fly, and Debbie Lynn Cotts. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. At the time of his passing, he had a total of 116 descendants.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar City 14th Ward chapel at 500 West 400 North in Cedar City, Utah. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening, February 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The burial will be at the Cedar City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Affordable Funeral Services (435-586-3456).
June 6, 1925 - February 8, 2017
Cedar City
James C. Callison, Sr., age 91, passed away on February 8, 2017 at his home in Cedar City, Utah. He was born in Bisbee, Arizona on June 6, 1925.
Jim grew up on a ranch on the Arizona-Mexico border and spent his childhood herding cows, hauling hay, and training horses.
During World War II, Jim was drafted into the army before the beginning of his senior year in high school. He was the sergeant in charge of the motor pool at Bushnell Hospital in Brigham City, Utah for the duration of the war and received commendations for good work.
After the war, Jim relocated to Provo, Utah where he became a long haul truck driver for Norton Fruit Company. During that time he became curious about the LDS Church, took the missionary lessons, and was baptized. Once he gained a testimony of the restored gospel, Jim never wavered, and was a faithful member of the LDS Church for the rest of his life.
In 1947, Jim met a young lady, Frankie Roper, from northern California. They fell in love, were married on July 13, 1949, and enjoyed 67 years of marriage together. They raised a family of 13 children. His posterity was his proudest accomplishment.
For most of his adult life, Jim worked in heavy construction or truck driving. He was also an avid woodworker. In addition to his construction work, Jim was well read and enjoyed music. He had a large personal library and played the violin for personal pleasure for many years.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Onslow and Francis Callison, brothers Tom Callison and Jack Callison, sister Anne Beasley, daughter DeAnn Callison, and son Gary Callison. He is survived by his wife, Frankie Callison, a brother, Roy Callison, sons Darrell Callison, Jim Callison, Jr., David Callison, Matthew Callison, Karl Callison, and Kyle Callison, daughters Gail Crawford, Judy White, Debbie Lee Barton, Merilyn Fly, and Debbie Lynn Cotts. He is also survived by 47 grandchildren, and 56 great-grandchildren. At the time of his passing, he had a total of 116 descendants.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cedar City 14th Ward chapel at 500 West 400 North in Cedar City, Utah. Viewings will be held at the church on Friday evening, February 17th, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 18 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The burial will be at the Cedar City Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Affordable Funeral Services (435-586-3456).
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