Carl Franklin "Butch" Calloway

Carl “Butch” Franklin Calloway, 78, of King, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 13, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.

Mr. Calloway was born in Stokes County, North Carolina, on December 22, 1946, to the late Thurmond Lee Calloway and Grace White Calloway. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1969. He owned and operated Butch’s Portable Welding and was a member of the American Legion Post 290 in King, North Carolina, where he served honorably in the Honor Guard and on the Executive Committee. Additionally, Butch served in the King Volunteer Fire Department for 21 years. He was also a faithful member of First Christian Church.

In addition to his parents, Butch was preceded in death by his brother, James T. “Bud” Calloway; two sisters, Jean Davis and Linda Watts, a sister-in-law, Betty Badgett Calloway; and two brothers-in-law, Frank Davis and Jimmy Watts.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife, Janet Taylor Calloway; his son, Darrell Franklin Calloway (Paula Renee); a daughter, Decarla Lee Wall (Chris); six grandchildren: Kaleigh Pittman (Alec), Jamie Inman (Taylor), Matthew Ball (Simona), Walter Blake Calloway, Garnett Lee Calloway (Emily), and Samuel D. Wall; along with 9 great-grandchildren and 2 on the way.

Mr. Calloway will lie in state on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at First Christian Church in King. The family will then receive friends and loved ones from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at First Christian Church, with Ministers Glenn Van Meter, Peter Cain, and Rev. John Winfrey officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Military Honors provided by the American Legion Post 290 Honor Guard and the U.S. Army National Honor Guard.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 290, 436 S. Main St. King, NC 27021, or to First Christian Church 625 Meadowbrook Dr. King, NC 27021.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Carl “Butch” Franklin Calloway. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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