[Funeral Program for Raymond A. Callies, Sr., June 16, 2011] Page: 2 of 3
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Life's Journey
Precious Memories
Order Of Service
"I have fought a good fight, I have kept the faith..." 2 Timonthy 4:7
Rev. Raymond A. Callies, Sr., son of the late Rev. Robert Callies and
Mrs. Lella Ann Callies, was born in El Campo, Texas on September 12,
1929. He attended Arkansas Agricultural, Mechanical & Normal
College where he received his BA degree in Education. He then went
on to receive a Masters Degree at Southwest Texas College. Rev. Callies
was employed with the San Antonio Independent School District for
over thirty years where he taught Math, History and Industrial Arts.
He also was the Pastor of First Gethsemane Baptist Church for over
thirty years.
Rev. R. A. Callies, Sr. was a true shepherd of God. He devoted his life
to his family, church and to his community. After the assassination of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. he had a vision to do many things that
would keep Dr. King's dream alive, with the Lord guiding him along
this journey. Rev. Callies started which is now known as the largest
M.L.K., Jr. march in the nation. He was instrumental in the growth
and development of the Eastside. He was the founder and organizer of
the Youth Leadership Conference for Community Progress. He and his
organization were instrumental in getting traffic lights at busy
intersections and improving drainage for the Eastside. He worked
tirelessly to have Nebraska Street renamed to Martin Luther King, Jr.
Drive. He founded J Street Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and the
Freedom Bridge on the Eastside of San Antonio. One of Rev. Callies'
greatest accomplishments was the organization of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Plaza where he and his organization raised money to have a
statue of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Monument
of Brotherhood erected on the plaza site. His vision took he and his
organization to Austin, Texas where he led a march to have Martin
Luther King Jr.'s birthday an official state holiday. He was instrumental
in having James Whitcomb Riley Jr. High renamed to Martin Luther
King, Jr. Middle School. His tireless effort and dedication to his
community led to his becoming the first recipient of the Martin Luther
King, Jr. Achievement award.
Rev. Callies loved listening to gospel music and reading his bible. He
was a hard worker and always had a smile or a handshake to share. He
had a big heart and was always willing to help out anyway he could.
He is preceded in death by his father, Rev. Robert Callies; mother, Lella
Ann Thomas; sister, Lethie A. Callies; brothers: Ferris Otto Callies,
Edward Callies, Jim Wilson Callies and Charlie Callies. He leaves to
cherish his precious memories, his wife, Eunice; their five children:
Raymond Callies, Jr., Arlington Callies (Pam), Doris Dunlap (Thomas),
Yvette Wilson (Andrew) and Phyllis Holland (Barsey); grandchildren:
Keith Callies, Adrian Callies, Markell Holland, Jovonn Holland,
Solomon Wilson and Sarah Wilson; sisters: Alice Hargrove, Ernestine
Hall, Rozella C. Miex and Lyda Ree Smith; brothers: Arthur F Callies,
Dr. Bennie L. Callies and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many
friends.Freedom March in S.A. honors King
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The Prelude ............................................................................. Musician
Processional.................................................................. Funeral Cortege
Scripture Reading:
Old Testament - Psalm 23................Rev. August Jones
First Gethsemane B/C
New Testament 1 Thess. 4:13-18.......Rev. Jackie Sattiewhite
Shiloh B/C
Dedication/Solo ..... "Lift Every Voice And Sing.....Bro. Markell Holland
(Grandson)
Expressions ............................................................. Rev. Otis I. Mitchell
Pastor, Mt. Zion First B/C
Tribute in Song ............................................... Mt. Zion First B/C Choir
Rev. Otis I. Mitchell- Pastor
Prayer ......................................................................... Rev. Tyron Taylor
New Jerusalem Tabernacle
Tributes........Limit 3 Minutes..........Sis. Ruby Robinson
Sis. Kathy Little
Sis. Shelia McNeil
Solo ..........."To My Big Daddy"....... .....Sarah Wilson
(Granddaughter)
Tributes.........Limit 3 Minutes...........Dr. Delores Lott
Mrs. Ivy Taylor
Councilwoman District #2
Mrs. Ruth McClendon
State Representative Dist. 120
Tribute in Song .............................................. Mt. Zion First B/C Choir
Rev. Otis I. Mitchell- Pastor
Expressions (2 minutes limit)..................Family/Friends
Prayer of Comfort...................................................... Rev. Perry Guerra
Amen B/C
Solo ........."Count It All Joy"......... Dea. Arlington Callies
(Son)
Eulogy................................................................. Rev. Forrest Alexander
Pastor-Philadelphia B/C
Recessional........................................................ Family & Congregation
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