Obituary of Blecker Morgan Callin

Blecker Morgan Callin, age 97, of LaBelle, passed away Nov 9, 2013 in LaBelle. He was born Sep. 21, 1916 in Shreve, OH, to the late Moreland and the late Maude Morgan Callin. He joined the U.S. Navy after Pearl Harbor. Blecker retired from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1970 after 40 years of service. He was a resident of LaBelle since 1991 and loved being on the water. Survivors include his wife: Ruth Lenora(Hodgkins) Callin, step son: Ian Sands and daughter in law: Lisa Sands, step son: Daniel Sands, nephews: Brett Callin, Tommy Neismith; Billy Neismith; and Buddy Neismith; niece: Zada Moyer and sister in law: Betty Callin and many friends & members of the retired Army Corps of Engineers. He was also preceded in death by his first wife: Luceil Priscilla Callin and brother: Bruce Callin. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church in LaBelle with Pastor W. T. Maddox Jr. officiating. . Cremation Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.