Myles Moore Callis

We are saddened to share the news,
Myles Callis has passed away to be with his Lord and Savior a few days before his birthday. We know he had a wonderful celebration in Heaven with all of his beloved family members who passed on before him. Clarke Funeral Home is located at 110 E. 5th Avenue in Kenbridge Virginia will be handling the services. A viewing will be held on Sunday, April 28th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Clarke Funeral Home in Kenbridge. The graveside service to immediately follow the viewing at Dundas Baptist Church Cemetery located at Long View Road, Dundas Virginia. Myles married the love of his life. Maxine and Myles were together 59 years until she preceded him in death along with their oldest daughter Julie, his mother Susan Elizabeth, his father James William, his brother J.W., and sister Rachael. Myles has been blessed with a granddaughter, Daylin and a grandson, Kayleb whom he both adored. They made him proud to be a grandfather. Daylin and Kayleb will be a true symbol of Myles’ legacy and carry on his faith in them. He also has a surviving daughter, Jill along with nieces, a nephew and other extended family members. Myles graduated from Victoria High School in Lunenburg County, Virginia in 1951 and excelled in sports there. Myles lettered in football while attending Victoria High School and was even King of Victoria High School. Myles entered the United States Air Force and served honorably until his discharge in 1956. Myles started his career as a trainman on the Chesapeake and Ohio Rail Road where he worked the C&O rail lines moving freight along the Virginia corridores. Myles later entered the United States Custom service in Kenbridge, Virginia and worked as a Custom Inspector. Myles was transfered to the U.S. Customs House in Norfolk, Virginia in 1971. Myles worked for U.S. Customs in the Hampton Roads Area for many years and retired their as a Port Supervisory Officer. Myles loved his work and made many friends professionally and personally during his career with Customs. Myles had many friends who enjoyed his conversation and excellent advice. Myles was a 300 perfect game point bowler, a score for every one he rolls. Myles loved his bowing sport and was an encourager to his fellow bowlers. Myles was a family man who dearly loved his family, daughters and grandchildren. There is a poem which sums up family thoughts of Myles. We lost a father with a heart of gold. How much we miss him could never be told, he raised us with love and helped us along, if we follow his footsteps we'll never go wrong”. Myles lived in the Kempsville burough of Virginia Beach and put in a lot of work to plant a garden each year, decorate and win Yard of the Month and enjoyed installing Christmas outside decorations too. He was a very hard worker and was always creating a new way to do things. Myles was a menber of Surburban Christian Church. Myles will be missed by all who knew him, a wonderful man, father and loved grandfather. He was a man who would listen without judgement and help in any way he could. Please remember to hold your family close and spend as much time as you can with them. There is a cry for help in this country for new resources and structures to be created to help the senior citizen community. Please take the time to care, because time does matter. This sentiment holds true, I wish for one more day with you. We love Myles and will honor and celebrate his life on Sunday. This is a very special man we lost but can rest knowing he's in the arms of our Lord and Savior.