James Edward Callis passed away on March 26, 2025.

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on Sept.12, 1934, to Thomas Callis and Mary Chloe Summerfield Callis.

He is survived by daughters Leanna Wilson and husband Michael of Sterling, Virginia, grandson Alex and great grandchildren Avery and Aston; Traci Wheeler and husband Dwayne of Southlake, Texas; and Marcia Chloe Boyer and husband Tom and grandson Rocco Boyer of Omaha, Nebraska; and companion Sally Moore of Mountain Home.

James was preceded in death by his son, James Ray Callis; and wife of 61 years, Leanna Rae Callis.

His mother instilled in him his deep faith in Jesus Christ, and he is now reunited with his son and wife in heaven.

James "Jim" Callis attended Greenbrier Military School, graduating 1953 and earned degrees from Michigan State University and Midwestern Bible College. Jim was quite the character and was known for many things. He was a talented golfer, played basketball with maximum athleticism, he was an artist, comedian, videographer, and voracious reader. He never met a stranger. And he loved the Lord with all his heart, soul and mind.

A Celebration of Life was held April 11 at First United Methodist Church of Mountain Home, as well as a casual gathering of friends and family later that evening.