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CHARLES MCCALLUM Obituary
Charles M. McCallum passed away at his home at Crescent Beach on August 16, 2011 at 5:44 PM.
He was born November 2, 1932 in DeFuniak Springs, Florida to the late Doug McCallum and Emma McCallum Williams. They moved to Gainesville in 1935. He attended school in Gainesville and graduated from G.H.S. in 1950. He attended the University of Florida before joining the Army.
In 1962 Charles opened McCallum Wholesale Foods, supplying portion controlled food to restaurants, institutions and schools. He had a successful business starting with 1,000 sq. feet of office and refrigerated space. Later, due to growth and after a couple of moves, in 1984 he built 43,250 sq. ft. of refrigerated and office space. In 1985 he sold McCallum Wholesale, Inc. to Kraft Foods at which time he retired to Crescent Beach to pursue his hobbies of fishing and working in the yard full time.
He was a member of the Gainesville Masonic Lodge No. 41, The Gainesville York Rite Bodies, Life Member of the Morocco Shrine Temple of Jacksonville and a former member of the Gainesville Quarterback Club.
His is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Helen, his daughter Mary Nolan (Jack) and grandson Wayne Nolan (Daphne) of Jacksonville, his sister Betty Allen of Starke and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Donald S. McCallum, father Doug McCallum and mother Emma McCallum Williams, brothers, James, Milfred, and Howard McCallum.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32606, Junior Achievement of North Central Florida, PO 141284, Gainesville, FL 32602 or Shriner's Children's Home, Morrocco Temple, 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd, S, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, August 20, 2011 at 10:00 AM at Forest Meadows Funeral Home, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, FL with family receiving friends immediately following the celebration.
Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home 352-378-2528. A guestbook is available at www.forestmeadowsfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES MCCALLUM
Mary Nolan
August 12, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful dad. We will love you and miss you always.
November 2, 2011
Happy Birthday - we miss you!
shelba campbell
August 21, 2011
Mary Helen, don't know if you will remember me or not but I started working for you and Mr. McCallum before you sold your company to Kraft which I stayed with for over 10 years and then I left there and went to work for Eli Witt and and now I am in the health insurance business. I really enjoyed working for you and Mr. McCallum. He was a good man to work for. My thoughts are with you and your family. May God be with you.
Shelba Ratcliff Campbell
Hazel Smoot
August 21, 2011
Dear Mary Helen - You are in my thoughts and I will try to talk with you later.
August 20, 2011
Mary Helen-
Great memories is all I can say about Charlie...Great sense of humor and quick wit.
I am thankful for memorable family outings at the beach thanks to you and Charlie's hospitality.
You are in my thoughts.
Trish Moser
Susan Cahoon
August 19, 2011
It was a true honor & blessing to care for Mr McCallum...and be a part of such a beautiful and loving family.
May God bless you and heal you all.
With love, Nurse Susan
Ginger Crawford Travers
August 19, 2011
Mark, Cindy, David & Lynda:
I didn't personally know your uncle but if he was anything like your dad,I know he will be missed tremendously. Please take comfort in knowing the he is in a good place.
Katy Sullivan
August 19, 2011
Dear Mary Helen and family,
Our entire family was sadden by the loss of Charles. We will all remember him and all of the wonderful times our families shared together through the years. Try to take heart with the fact that he truely is in a better place and that with the passage of time things will get easier. If there is anything I can do, all you have to do is ask!
Dee Watson
August 19, 2011
Mary Helen and Family,
Just to let you know that you are in my special thoughts and prayers. It has been a long time since seeing you'all.(I am Mildred Williams daughter).
Debbie Shea
August 19, 2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping all the family in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you!
Kurt and Sally Bauer
August 18, 2011
Dear Mary Helen, These last few days we have reminiscened over the years that we have known both you and "Charlie". What wonderful times we have had. Even though there were times that Charlie would loudly complain about some things he helped Kurt with, (like the time Kurt was in the hospital and Charlie came down to the house and did the landscaping for him until Kurt came home from the hospital, he kept saying that Kurt had created a monster, however, Kurt was only trying to keep up with Charlie and his yard! I'm not going into the wonderful times we had introducing you two to the Amish Country, or the times Charlie helped Kurt paint the condo and then the house at Barrataria, and wonderful times we had going out to all of the restaurants, (including Martins and those huge prime rib roasts), and then of course, the "blizzards at La Pavillion, I could go on and on. In closing we want you to know, we love you and know that with faith, family and friends you will get through this. We love you, Kurt and Sally
August 18, 2011
Mary Helen and Family,
Please know our hearts are heavy with the loss of cousin Charles. We had certainly enjoyed our last few times with him, especially dinner with the two of you in St. Augustine. Our prayers will be with all of you during this time. What a wonderful gentleman he was!
With Much Love,
Melba and Bill Richardson
Montgomery, Alabama
Mylon McCallum
August 18, 2011
Mary Helen and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless you, We Love you.
August 18, 2011
Mrs. Nolan I am so sorry to hear about your dad. He was such a great man and I know how much you loved him. I am thinking about you and your mom and will keep you two in my prayers. Wendy Crawford
Lupe Moser
August 18, 2011
Mary Helen, from Carmen, Patricia and I, we feel your loss and know how much you will miss your soulmate and best friend as we miss our Elmo too. I know in heaven those two guys and re-living old memories and sharing a laugh or two.
Becky Allen
August 18, 2011
Mary Helen, I am so sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. He was a great guy and I always looked forward to seeing you both during football season. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Debibe & Al Townsend
August 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that we'll always treausre the special times we spent with Charles through the years. Hopefully you can find peace in knowing he is in a much better place.
With all our love!
Maxie, Karen Owens
August 18, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. We will truly miss Charles.
Doug & Margaret McCallum
August 18, 2011
Remember the good times and keep them close to your heart. Uncle Charlie will be missed by so many who knew him and loved him.
Mary Phillips
August 18, 2011
Dear Mary Helen and family,
I was sorry to learn of the death of Charles. He fought a hard battle. I always think of Charles, you and Sissy with a smile on my face and a heart full of love. May God watch over you in the days to come and give you strength and courage. I love you....
God bless,
Tom Pridgen
August 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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