Lucian "Luke" Callas

Lucian Evan (Luke) Callas of Dawsonville, age of 87, died February 11, 2012 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Johns Creek, GA. Mr. Callas, born in Mountain Rest, S.C. on August 23, 1924, the son of Evan and Eva Manning Callas, will be laid to rest in the family plot at Double Springs Church Cemetery in Mountain Rest, S.C.

Mr. Callas is survived by his wife, Linda Haynes Callas, daughter, Nancy Kirkland, son, Leonard Callas, son and daughter-in-law, James and Tracy Callas, and daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Michael Sullivan, step-daughter Beth Solesbee, sister and brother-in-law, Eunice and Dan Wood of Mountain Rest, S.C., brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Janet Callas of Tucker, sister, Evelyn Wood of Ooltewah, TN, as well as nine grandchildren, and a great grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lawrence Callas, and sister, Eula Batson.

Mr. Callas was of the Christian faith. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he worked for Atlantic Steel Co. in Atlanta. While working there he began his career in homebuilding, development, and real estate sales by purchasing the home next door and remodeling and selling it. Mr. Callas was self-taught in his trade, his work ethic and pursuit of excellence served him well in his businesses. After he established himself in the residential construction industry he mentored many others in his fields On several occasions he rescued many in financial distress. He was kind and generous to those who worked for him in his businesses.

Later in life he spent his leisure time camping as a member of the GA Mountaineers and Revconeers Chapters of FMCA. He was a supporter and board member of Athens Boat Club on Lake Lanier, and he enjoyed playing cards with friends.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 18th at 3:00pm in the chapel of Little & Davenport Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 1:00pm Saturday at the funeral home.



In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Compassionate Hospice of North Georgia, 1435 Haw Creek Cr. Ste. 402, Cumming, GA 30041 or Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011



Those wishing to send online condolences may do so at littledavenport.com
Little & Davenport Funeral Home, 355 Dawsonville Highway, S.W., Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.


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