Nolan Callaway born on Feb. 2, 1929, to Elma and Herman Callaway, died Monday, Sept. 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family.
He was a native of Orange Beach, where he enjoyed his childhood along with his siblings, Hazel, Clifford, Marion, Arvin and Lloyd.
He remained in the area until he graduated from Foley High School in 1948. After completing high school, he joined the Air Force and served until 1952.
At the age of 50, he retired from Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, Calif., after dedicating 31 years as an aircraft supervisory production controller. During that time, he proudly earned his wings as an aircraft pilot.
While living in California, he married Kathleen Dorsey and they together reared their most prized possessions, their two sons and two daughters. In 1980 he returned to his home town where he reconnected with a high school classmate, Kathryn “Kitty” Barchard who became his devoted wife for the last 27 years.
They relocated to Lake Mitchell where he welcomed her daughter and grandchildren into his life.
While living in Verbena, he rekindled his faith and embraced the friendships he found at the United Methodist Church of Verbena.
He was proudly recognized as a member of The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, The Florida Tribe of Eastern Creek Indians, Sons of the Confederacy, The Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Florida Pioneer Descendants, The Air Force Reserves and Carrabelle Lighthouse Association.
He has been honored by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Alabama Korean War Legion of Honor. Due to Multiple Myeloma,
He was an avid lover of all God’s creatures, and in particular his eight dogs.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Elma Callaway; sister, Hazel Wenzel; three brothers, Marion, Arvin, and Lloyd Callaway.
Survivors include the love of his life, Dr. Kathryn “Kitty” Barchard Callaway; two sons, Bobby Callaway and David Callaway; two daughters, Carolyn Grossberg and Debbie Hartvickson; granddaughter, Rhea Burnett; grandson, Sean Barchard; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a brother, Clifford Callaway.
Visitation begins at 1 p.m. with funeral services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Verbena United Methodist Church with the Rev. Doug Orr officiating.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Pine Rest Cemetery in Foley.
The family requests memorial donations be made to the Chilton County Humane Society, 139 Shade Tree Drive, Clanton, AL 35041 or to The Frank Barchard Memorial Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 2 Commerce, TX 75429.
Arrangements are by Martin Funeral Home of Clanton. Online condolences can be made at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.
