Obituary for Albert L. "Sonny" McCallister
Mr. Albert L. "Sonny" McCallister, 79, of Barry, passed away at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his home.
He was born April 28, 1937, in Derry Township, Pike County, Illinois, to Homer & B. Edna (Medaris) McCallister. They preceded him in death.
He married Edna Hastings, on May 30, 1958, in Hannibal, Missouri. She survives in Barry.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 1 son Mark Douglas McCallister, wife Misti, of Barry; 2 daughters, Kellie McNary of Barry and Lisa Deitzman of Barry; 3 grandsons, Jordan Deitzman of Barry, Weston Billings of Barry and Easton Billings of Barry; 1 granddaughter Tera Deitzman of Barry; 1 great grandson Liam Thomas of Barry; and 1 sister Helen Nash of Quincy, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Hartle and Janet Trammel.
Sonny worked at Gardner Denver Co. for 35 years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, visiting casinos and having coffee with his buddies. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Family will meet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Private funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to Western High School Athletic Boosters.
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He was born April 28, 1937, in Derry Township, Pike County, Illinois, to Homer & B. Edna (Medaris) McCallister. They preceded him in death.
He married Edna Hastings, on May 30, 1958, in Hannibal, Missouri. She survives in Barry.
In addition to his wife he is survived by 1 son Mark Douglas McCallister, wife Misti, of Barry; 2 daughters, Kellie McNary of Barry and Lisa Deitzman of Barry; 3 grandsons, Jordan Deitzman of Barry, Weston Billings of Barry and Easton Billings of Barry; 1 granddaughter Tera Deitzman of Barry; 1 great grandson Liam Thomas of Barry; and 1 sister Helen Nash of Quincy, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Shirley Hartle and Janet Trammel.
Sonny worked at Gardner Denver Co. for 35 years. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, traveling, visiting casinos and having coffee with his buddies. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Family will meet friends from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 7, 2017, at the Kirgan Funeral Home in Barry.
Private funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017.
Burial will be in Park Lawn Cemetery in Barry.
Memorials are suggested to Western High School Athletic Boosters.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
7
Apr
4:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Service
Saturday
8
Apr
Kirgan Funeral Home
940 Greene Street
Barry, IL 62312
Private Funeral Service
Cemetery Details
Location
Park Lawn Cemetery
Main St.
Barry, IL 62312
Memorial Contribution
Western High School Athletic Boosters
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