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1933 - 2011
Funeral services for Ruddle Porter Callaway, 78, of Spurger will be 10:00 am Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Farmer Funeral Home with interment following at Franks Branch Cemetery in Fred. Visitation will begin at 5:00 pm Monday at the funeral home.
Mr. Callaway died September 22, 2011.
Port was born in Fred and was a lifelong resident of Spurger. He retired as plant operator with Texaco after 37 years. He served his country with the U S Army. Port was a deacon at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Fred for many years.
Survivors include wife of 57 years Bertie Mae Callaway of Spurger; sons Jimbo Callaway and wife Leona of Fred, Ed Callaway of Jasper and Richard Callaway and wife Melissa of Spurger; daughters Evon " Bitterweed " Reese and husband Kevin and Theresa "Coon" Johnson and husband Joe all of Spurger; sister Mary Bell Crenshaw of Spurger; thirteen grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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There are currently 12 condolences.
J.E and Joyce Murphy
Tuesday September 27, 2011 at
2:45 PM
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To Mrs. Bertie and family. We will all miss Bro. Port. He was one of the most Godly men we have ever known. We were blessed to have him as a deacon when pastoring Victory Baptist Church. Our prayers are with you all. Mes. Bertie, we love you so much. J.E. and Joyce Murphy.
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Susan Gardner
mskgard@yahoo.com
Tuesday September 27, 2011 at
10:54 AM
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I am so sorry for ya'lls loss. I pray every day to God to give ya'll the strength to get through everything you have been through the last couple of months.
Love ya'll very much!
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April Davis
Monday September 26, 2011 at
6:05 PM
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I love ya'll very much. I am praying for ya'll.
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Monday September 26, 2011 at
6:03 PM
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Nova Dee (Moore) Stumpf
Monday September 26, 2011 at
4:13 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. May God comfort and lift you up in the days ahead.
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The Jenkins Family
Monday September 26, 2011 at
2:20 PM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Granny Mae and the Callaway kids, grandkids and great grandkids.
We love you all and thank you for sharing Paw-Paw with us, we considered him our Paw-Paw, (and Granny as our Granny). He was loved by many and will be missed.
Love,
Tammy, Tony, Seth & Dalton Jenkins
PS... He loved me the most! ;-)
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Lane & Sheila (Yawn) Newell & Betty Yawn
Monday September 26, 2011 at
1:08 PM
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I know the family is in such pain but please know you are all in our prayers during this difficult time. Port was such a Godly man and a wonderful example for others to follow. He will be missed by his friends and his church family but our loss will not compare to your sweet families loss so I pray God wraps you all in his comforting love.
Deepest sympathies.
The Final Flight
Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the end of the day.
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things too I will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one' touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.
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Rick & Jan Partain
Monday September 26, 2011 at
9:39 AM
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what a great and Godly man, our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you go through this difficult time, take care of Mrs. Bertie and always hold close the wonderful memories of your family to help you all at this time.
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Tab Ferguson
Monday September 26, 2011 at
9:17 AM
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Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Port was a special man and will be missed by all who knew him.
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Pat Sanford
Monday September 26, 2011 at
8:10 AM
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To the Callaway Family, you're in my prayers and thoughts during this time of sorrow. Just remember, God will see you thru this. Hope Mrs. Callaway is doing well. They were such a sweet couple.
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Sally Callaway Fisher
Sunday September 25, 2011 at
8:26 PM
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You are all in our prayers.
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Lee Bell (Lee Jr.)
Sunday September 25, 2011 at
8:24 PM
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Our deepest sympathy to Port's family.
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