Nolan Leroy Callis

Nolan Leroy Callis obituary, Portland, TN

Nolan Leroy Callis

Nolan Callis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home - Portland on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Nolan Leroy Callis, age 85, of Portland, passed away on July 2nd, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Callis was born on June 14th, 1940 to the late Otha Callis & the late Gladys Jones Callis.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Callis was preceded in death by his sister, Adean (John) Chambers.
Mr. Callis is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Sandra June Callis; three children, Michael Leroy (Diane) Callis, Sherry Lee (Dan) Talley, & Sandi Jo (Steve) Eden; two grandchildren, Jake (Ashley) Callis & Peyton (Kolby) Lane; three great grandchildren, Job Callis, Ava Sayar, & Xander Sayar; sister, Faye (Jerry) Johnson.
Funeral service for Mr. Callis will be at 1:00 pm on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Callis officiating.
Visitation for Mr. Callis will be on Thursday, July 3rd, 2025 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home.
Interment will be in Old Brush Cemetery.
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