Charles Leslie Callis

CALLIS, Charles Leslie of Lebanon, TN died on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 one day before his 89th birthday. A lifelong resident of Wilson County, a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, a WWII veteran, he was a farmer who was known as "The Egg Man" to those who purchased his farm fresh eggs for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie Leeman and Elizabeth York Callis, his first wife, Jean Wright Callis, his second wife, Ruth Hawkins Callis, an infant son, Charles Houston Callis, and daughter-in-law, Theresa Lening Callis. He is survived by three sons, Eddie(Brenda) Callis, Robert(Marilyn Sutherland) Callis, and Tommy Callis, step-son Woode(Susan) Hawkins: four grandchildren, Gloria(Marvin) Maphet, Tracey(Sean) Swearns, Marianne(Chris) Mandrell, and Matthew Callis, five great-grandchildren, William, Benjamin, and Sarah Griffith, Kris Cayce and Dylan Swearns; and one great great-granddaughter, Lily Griffith. He is also survived by his sister, Irene Callis Eskew and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers, will be Donald Eskew, David Eskew, Douglas Eskew, Jim Wright, Mark Wright and Eric Wright. Visitation with the family will be Friday, November 25, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. and for one hour prior to the funeral service at Partlow Funeral Chapel in Lebanon at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, 2011. Pastor John Hunn & Bro. Carl Jones will officiate the services. Interment, Wilson Co. Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mr. Callis' memory to the Boy Scouts of America, Brooks House, or a charity of choice. PARTLOW FUNERAL CHAPEL(615) 444-7007 OBITUARY LINE (615) 444-7700.www.partlowchapel.com