Robert Eugene “Bob” Callaway

Robert Eugene “Bob” Callaway, Sr., 86, of Carthage passed away April 12, 2021 at his home. He was born on Aug. 11, 1934 in Kansas City the son of the late Florence Roscoe Callaway and Stella Mae (Pugh) Callaway. He was a Veteran serving his country with the United States Navy. He married Kay JoAnn Powell on Sept. 13, 1954 in Osceola. He worked as a supervisor for the Chrysler Assembly Plant in Fenton. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Washington and the El Dorado Springs VFW Post 257.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years; children, Robert Callaway, Jr. (Zoe), Washington, Craig Callaway, Sr. (Karen), Washington and Cheryl Steever (David), Joplin; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Louise Head (Don) and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, John Callaway, and a sister, Shirley Lewinski.
Private family services were held at the Praying Hands Memorial in Webb City with full military honors performed by the American Legion Post 13 of Joplin.