Charles "Mike" Callaway Sr.

OBITUARY Charles Michael David Callaway, Sr., known to all as Mike, of St. Clair, MO departed this life at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, having reached the age of forty-three years, three months and twenty-six days. Mike was born in St. Charles, MO on September 15, 1979, son of Charles L. Callaway and Debbie Suzanne Callaway nee Johnson. On August 12, 2005 he was united in marriage to Jessica Lynn Akers and two children came to bless this union. Mike is survived by his wife, Jessica Callaway of St. Clair, MO; by his children, Teresa Callaway and Charles Callaway, Jr., both of St. Clair, MO; by his parents, Charles Callaway, known to all as Mike, and wife, Nancy, of Dittmer, MO and Debbie Kral of DeSoto, MO; by his grandmother, Carol Church of Fieldon, IL; by his parents-in-law, Pamela Clynes and husband, Tim, of Potosi, MO and Burlie Akers of Herculaneum, MO; by his half-sister, Kimberly Martin and husband, Brian, of DeSoto, MO; by his sister-in-law, Shauna Carney and husband, Chad, of Hillsboro, MO; by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Charles A. Callaway, Jr., Velma Grace Callaway, Albert Johnson and Duke Church; and by his step-father, Boyd Kral. Mike was a Christian, being raised in the Baptist faith and believing in the Lord as his Savior. He had recently been employed by Eastern Missouri Concrete Company as a batchman, serving the company for over ten years. He was a past member of Masonic Lodge 119 in DeSoto, MO and past volunteer for Cedar Hill Fire Protection District. Mike loved spending time outdoors, whether fishing, hunting, hiking or camping. He also enjoyed coaching his son’s little league baseball team. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created will forever be cherished by them all. A kind and loving husband, father, son, son-in-law, grandson, half-brother, brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, January 16, 2023 at Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO with Rev. Raymond Laramore officiating. Interment will be in Green Mound Cemetery in St. Clair, MO. Memorials may be made to the family.

Charles "Mike" Callaway Sr.

September 15, 1979 - January 10, 2023