December 25, 1941 - December 19, 2021
Tommy (Tom) Leon McCallie, 79, passed away on December 19, 2021, in his home in Stockton,CA.
Tom was born on December 25, 1941 in Pawhuska, OK. After spending most of his childhoodbetween Oklahoma and California, Tom graduated from Porterville High School.
In 1968, Tom married the love of his life, Alice (Cambra) McCallie. They would spend the next 53 1/2 years together. Tom loved his family and was a wonderful father to daughter, Melinda (McCallie) DeOliveira. But Tom’s greatest joy was his grandchildren, Matthew and Allison. He lived for his grandchildren who they called “Pa”.
After retiring from commercial driving, Tom spent his time devoted to his grandchildren. He was their #1 fan and he never missed a moment to dote on them. He will be deeply missed by his family.
Tom is survived by his wife, Alice McCallie; daughter, Melinda DeOliveira; son-in-law, Darin DeOliveira; grandson, Matthew DeOliveira; granddaughter, Allison DeOliveira; sister, Judy Cambra (Charles) and many nieces and nephews.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents Elzie McCallie and Hazel Sandow; step-father, Art Sandow; his brothers, Bill McCallie and John McCallie; and sister, Merle McVey.
A visitation will be held from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park. The funeral service will begin at 10:00am on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park, 14165 N. Beckman Road, Lodi, CA 95240.
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