Raymond "Sonny" Lanier Callis

Raymond, "Sonny" Callis went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2023 at home with his wife of 68 years, Joyce at his side. Sonny was born in Nashville, TN on March 19, 1932, to the late, Dennis Raymond Callis and Christine Elizabeth Kizer. In 1953 he was born into the family of God and united himself with New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Christine Kizer Callis, brother, Nolan Dewayne Callis, and granddaughter, Candace Elizabeth Callis.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Joyce, his son, Gary Callis and daughter-in-law, Faith Callis. His surviving grandchildren are Jeffrey Kyle Callis and Jessica Kalyn Callis. He is survived by a great-granddaughter, Larriyah Kay Greer. His surviving sisters: Betty Miller and Nancy Cottrell of Fillmore, California and Denese Legieza of Florida.

Church & Chapel Funeral Service is honored to assist the Callis Family with Sonny's arrangements.

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