Bill Callens, 86, of Greenville, died Sunday, October 23, 2016 at his residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Memoryland Memorial Park with Rev. Royce Litchfield officiating. Coker-Mathews Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Mr. Callens was born in Wills Point, Texas on September 26, 1930. He was the son of Erby Callens and Rosa Ramsey Callens. He married Nell Nelson on September 12, 1953 in Rockwall, Texas. He was a member of Highland Terrace Baptist Church. He was retired as Printing Manager at Terrell State Hospital.
Survivors include his son, Wesley Callens and wife, Stephanie, of Celeste; daughter, Donna Meador and husband, Bart of Greenville; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jo Stallings, and 2 nieces.
Pallbearers will be Billy Callens II, Brandon Lamm, Brandon Meador and Thomas Adamson.
The family requests memorials be made to Highland Terrace Baptist Church Building Fund, 3939 Joe Ramsey Blvd., Greenville, Texas 75402.