Howard Gene Callison

It is with great sadness that the family of Howard “Gene” Callison announce his passing on April 9, 2018, at the age of 85 years.Gene will forever be remembered by son Randy (Elizabeth) Callison of Decatur, IL and by daughter-in-law Jan Hoover-Callison of Anna, TX. Gene was predeceased by his sons Dirk Callison and Blain Callison. Gene will also be remembered by his grandchildren, John (Alysia) Callison, Russ Callison, Matthew (Kay) Callison, Elizabeth Leigh Callison, Katie Callison-Sensat (Zack) Sensat and sister-in-law Mick Preston and Kay Preston.Gene was born October 3, 1932 in Trinity, Texas, son of Howard Fred Callison and Odessa Clyne McClain.He married Shirley Dee Preston on April 3, 1955.Gene graduated from Sam Houston High School, Houston, Texas in 1950 and served in the United States Airforce for 22 years. After retiring from the Airforce, he went back to school and received his Associates in Arts degree from Howard College in Big Spring, Texas, and his Bachelor of Science degree from Angelo State University, San Angelo, Texas.He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, parents, grandparents, brothers and several uncles and aunts.There will be no Celebration of Life at this time, but the family ask that friends remember Gene in their own special way.In lieu of flowers please donate in Gene’s name to the charity of your choice.,