Herbert Mccraw Mccallum

Raleigh - Herbert McCraw McCallum, 85, died Monday at his residence. He was employed as a Health Planner with the State of North Carolina, prior to retirement. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he served as a chaplain in the US Air Force. He enjoyed staying active by volunteering with a variety of organizations, such as Meals on Wheels, the NC Art Museum, the RDU Ambassador and as a NC Train host. In addition, he taught college courses at Wake Tech and Encore. Mr. McCallum was associated with West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Shepard Lutheran Church and White Memorial Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 3:00 pm at Springmoor Auditorium, 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615. The family will receive friends following the service. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Dorothy Dot Thompson McCallum; daughter, Ellen Lee McCallum and partner, Barbara Hosler of Okemos, MI; brother, James Richard McCallum and wife, Peggy of Durham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Baxter McCallum and Elizabeth McCraw McCallum; brother, Oliver Watkins McCallum and a sister, Sarah Grey McCallum Bond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels of Wake County, 1001 Blair Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 or The Carter Center, One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307 or to a human services agency of your choice. Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Raleigh.