Rev. David Callison, 76 of Griffithsville, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday June 23rd, 2019 after a long illness.
Dave spent his life serving God and helping people. He pastored Gallagher Baptist Church, Shrewsbury Baptist Church, Amy Baptist Church and Yawkey Methodist Church. He was a member of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church on Garretts Bend. He also worked in the coal mines for 12 years and was the owner and operator of Sparkle Wash in Charleston for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his son, Christopher, parents, John and Evelyn Callison and nephew John Callison.
Left to grieve are his wife of 55 years, Shirley Bowe Callison; daughters, Kym Barnett (Mark), Terry Collins (Jeff);brothers, Carl (Marilyn) Callison, Joe (Betty) Callison), Mark (Sue) Callison; special daughter-in-law, Karen Callison; 7 grandchildren, Lyndsi, Mark Anthony, Jordan, Zac, Logan, Christina, Jessica; 5 great grandchildren, Bella, Hayden, Juliana, Tyler James, and Kinsley.
The family wants to thank Mark and Mark Anthony Barnett for the tender loving care they gave Dave while he was sick.
Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Monday July 1, 2019 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Homer Hensley and Mark Ruby officiating. Burial will be in Kanawha Valley Memorial Gardens, Glasgow.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
I am saddened to read of your loss. May the God of comfort continue to comfort you during this time of grief. The Bible assures us that our heavenly Father “is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.”
(Psalm 34:18) Knowing that God has both the power and desire to resurrect our loved ones has always been a great comfort to me and I hope it is for you as well. (John 5:28,29; Job 14:13-15)
Shirley & Family: It is with deep sadness that we learned of Dave’s passing. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. May your God comfort, bless and hold you in the palm of his hand both now and forever.
So sorry for your loss. Love and prayers
Shirley and Karen, we are so saddened by Daves’ passing. Carl and I love all of you. May God cradle you and hold you close to his heart. He comforts like no other. May God bless you and keep you in his loving care always.