Louis John Calleo, Jr.

Louis John Calleo, Jr., 92, entered into rest on Sunday, November 25, 2024. 

Louis was born on March 13, 1932, in Amsterdam, New York to the late Louis John Calleo, Sr. and Laura Roco Calleo. Raised in Amsterdam, Louis graduated from Catholic School before answering the call of duty and enlisting in the United States Navy at the age of 17 in 1949. He proudly served his country with distinction, retiring as a Chief Radioman after a remarkable career. 

Following his military service, Louis transitioned into civil service, working for 20 years at Robins Air Force Base in the field of electronics before retiring in 1989. He later worked briefly for Medusa Cement, before dedicating himself to the next chapter of his life. 

A man of many passions, Louis was an avid golfer and enjoyed spending his leisure time on the green. He was a member of the Byron Lyons Club, a former member of the Moose Club, and attending the Officer's Club on base, which he enjoyed frequenting with his wife, Sue. A devout Christian, Louis was a faithful member and Elder of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Warner Robins, where he was admired for his kind spirit and strong faith. His kindness and unwavering integrity left a lasting impression on his family, friends, and community. Louis will be deeply missed, but his legacy of love and service will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him. 

In addition to his parents, Louis was preceded in death by his son, Richard Alan Calleo. 

His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife of 41 years, Sue Miller Calleo; children, Michael Louis Calleo of Phoenix, Arizona, Karen Sue Nix (Stan) of Nashville, Tennessee, and Dreama Sue Jenkins Pilcher (William Cain, Jr.); grandchildren, Christopher Michael Calleo, Terri Lynn Decanter (Danny), Kristeen Michele Hendrix, John Thomas Nix, Rebekah Paige Nix, Caleb Andrew Nix (Candace), Brandon Calleo, Ashley Elizabeth Pilcher Sabowski (Evan) and William Pilcher, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Hayden Calleo, Sienna Calleo, Zachary Calleo, Seth Decanter, Jayden Decanter, Brysen Decanter, Brody Decanter, Blake Hendrix, Lexi Hendrix, Madison Hutchison (Anthony), Tyler Nix, James Dotson, Kaitlyn Beard, Jacob Taylor Nix, and Zoey Brooklynn Nix; great-great-grandchildren, Levi Calleo, Willow Calleo, Emil Beard, Taylor Hutchinson, Brennan Newsome, Khloe Fuller, Sara Fuller, Ryan Hutchinson, Morgan Hutchinson, Kenleigh, Kyleigh, Bently, Kendal, Waylon, Mathis, Serenity, and Harley; and siblings, Michael Calleo of New York City, New York and Rosemary Calleo Doyle of Amsterdam, New York. 

Visitation will be Monday, December 2, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Warner Robins. A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Warner Robins. Afterward, Louis will be laid to rest in Andersonville National Cemetery.  

For friends unable to attend at this time, the service will be streamed live at https://www.facebook.com/Westminster-Presbyterian-Church-120374407975407/ via the Westminster Presbyterian Church Facebook page. 

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Louis Calleo, Jr. to Shriners Hospitals for Children at 2900 Rock Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

The family would like to offer a special thank you for the care provided to Louis to those who took care of him at the VA Hospital, Robins Air Force Base, and Enhabit Hospice. 

Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements.