John R. Callaway Jr.

John R. Callaway, Jr. on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Lorraine Hartley Callaway. Father of John III (Concepcion), Charles (Yamileth), and Joseph Callaway (Sherry), Donna Shepherd (late Peter), Rachael Rabalais (David), Alice Aldridge, and the late George Callaway. Son of the late Marie Louise Madison Callaway and John Callaway, Sr. Brother of Wilson, Eugene, and the late Michael and Richard Callaway. Grandfather of Jennifer, Rebekah, Savannah, Ian, Roy, Joseph, Nathalie, Christopher, Samantha, Michael, Marie, Michelle, Joshua, Ashleigh, Byron, Cyrus, Daniel, Julia, and Thomas. Great grandfather of 16. Also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Age 79 years and a resident of Marrero, LA. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, graduated from Northwestern University, and was a teacher for 17 years for Jefferson Parish Schools. He worked for Asbestos Workers Local Union 53 and developed their apprenticeship program. Special thanks to Heart of Hospice, especially nurses Donna Mackey, Valerie Gulizo, Cristy Heitmeier, and Linda Grishaber. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at Visitation of Our Lady Catholic Church, Ames Blvd, Marrero, LA on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 11 AM. Visitation will be from 9 AM until funeral time. Burial will be private. MOTHE FUNERAL HOME handling arrangements. To view and sign the online guestbook please visit www.mothefunerals.com . In Lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Association 504.613.6505, Covenant House of New Orleans 504.584.1111, or Visitation of Our Lady Church 504.347.2203.