Obituary for Harry T. McCallister, Jr.
Harry T. McCallister, Jr., age 98 years, of Pylesville, MD, died at his home at 12:34 p.m. on Friday, January 1, 2021. He was the husband of Dorothy (Miller) McCallister, and at the time of her death on July 1, 2014, they were less than a week away from their 68th wedding anniversary.
Harry was born in Pylesville, MD, on December 13, 1922, the son of the late Harry Turner and Lydia (Bailey) McCallister, Sr. He was a carpenter and spent his career building homes in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. A farmer at heart, in the evenings, and on the weekends, he farmed and raised beef cattle at his home, “McCallister Farm.”
He enjoyed bowling, once participating in two leagues simultaneously, with a high game of 290. Harry and Dorothy traveled the United States extensively, often with Red Lion Bus Tours.
Harry will be remembered for the quality of his work, his pleasant demeanor, and his humble nature. He was affiliated throughout his life with the former Delta United Methodist Church, where he was an active member.
He is survived by three children
Gary L. McCallister and his wife, Pat of Bear, DE
Mary Ann Sadler of Pylesville, MD
Alan R. McCallister of Pylesville, MD
Six grandchildren
Becki Raspe and her husband, Dennis
Michael Blackwell and his wife, Kirsten
Kristen Marsh and her husband, Jeff
Jason McCallister, Sr. and his wife, Misty
Brandon McCallister and his partner, Missy
Kiley Johnson and her husband, Howdy, Jr.
Ten great-grandchildren
Rachael Raspe
Morgan Raspe
Zachary Blackwell
Mackenzie Blackwell
Jason McCallister, Jr.
Logan McCarter
Brooke McCarter
Noah McCallister
Leah Johnson
Harold Johnson, III
One great-great-granddaughter
Raelynn Vanover
He was preceded in death by his siblings
Helen Whiteford
Eleanor Gehr
Florence Ford
Graveside funeral services and interment will be on Friday, January 8, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Slate Ridge Cemetery, Delta, PA.
Officiating will be Pastor Beth Holz, Carol Burkindine, CLM, and Pastor Rodney Stamper.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Bryansville U.M. Church, 2325 Bryansville Rd., Delta, PA 17314 or Bethany Baptist Church, 4162 Delta Rd., Airville, PA 17302 would be appreciated.
Active pallbearers are:
Jason McCallister, Sr.
Jason McCallister, Jr.
Logan McCarter
Howdy Johnson
Michael Blackwell
Brandon McCallister
Dennis Raspe
Zachary Blackwell
Honorary pallbearers are:
Jim Poole
Bill Bishop
Duane Williams
Jack Smith
Harry was born in Pylesville, MD, on December 13, 1922, the son of the late Harry Turner and Lydia (Bailey) McCallister, Sr. He was a carpenter and spent his career building homes in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. A farmer at heart, in the evenings, and on the weekends, he farmed and raised beef cattle at his home, “McCallister Farm.”
He enjoyed bowling, once participating in two leagues simultaneously, with a high game of 290. Harry and Dorothy traveled the United States extensively, often with Red Lion Bus Tours.
Harry will be remembered for the quality of his work, his pleasant demeanor, and his humble nature. He was affiliated throughout his life with the former Delta United Methodist Church, where he was an active member.
He is survived by three children
Gary L. McCallister and his wife, Pat of Bear, DE
Mary Ann Sadler of Pylesville, MD
Alan R. McCallister of Pylesville, MD
Six grandchildren
Becki Raspe and her husband, Dennis
Michael Blackwell and his wife, Kirsten
Kristen Marsh and her husband, Jeff
Jason McCallister, Sr. and his wife, Misty
Brandon McCallister and his partner, Missy
Kiley Johnson and her husband, Howdy, Jr.
Ten great-grandchildren
Rachael Raspe
Morgan Raspe
Zachary Blackwell
Mackenzie Blackwell
Jason McCallister, Jr.
Logan McCarter
Brooke McCarter
Noah McCallister
Leah Johnson
Harold Johnson, III
One great-great-granddaughter
Raelynn Vanover
He was preceded in death by his siblings
Helen Whiteford
Eleanor Gehr
Florence Ford
Graveside funeral services and interment will be on Friday, January 8, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Slate Ridge Cemetery, Delta, PA.
Officiating will be Pastor Beth Holz, Carol Burkindine, CLM, and Pastor Rodney Stamper.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Bryansville U.M. Church, 2325 Bryansville Rd., Delta, PA 17314 or Bethany Baptist Church, 4162 Delta Rd., Airville, PA 17302 would be appreciated.
Active pallbearers are:
Jason McCallister, Sr.
Jason McCallister, Jr.
Logan McCarter
Howdy Johnson
Michael Blackwell
Brandon McCallister
Dennis Raspe
Zachary Blackwell
Honorary pallbearers are:
Jim Poole
Bill Bishop
Duane Williams
Jack Smith