Joseph Leonard Callaway

Joseph Leonard Callaway, age 89, a resident of Gulf Shores, AL, passed away on December 16, 2023. Joseph was born on March 11, 1934, at Holmes Hospital in Foley, AL. He was raised on the Bon Secour River and was a lifelong resident of Baldwin County. Joseph was a US Navy Veteran and served from 1952-1956. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #766 of Foley since 1962. Joseph retired from AT&T with 30 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement years, spending them with family and going fishing. Preceding him in death, are his parents, Hassel and Frances Callaway and his daughter, Tink Callaway. Joseph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Audrey E. Callaway; daughters, Phyllis (Robert) Peterson of Elberta, AL, and Patty Bennett of Gulf Shores, AL; grandchildren, Robby Peterson, Alden Callaway, Angela Peterson Bell, David Fowler, Joseph Fowler, Rebecca Allen, Audra Allen, Rachel Tanner, Kane Picotte, Evan Bennett, and Shelbie Bennett; 13 great grandchildren; and many other loving relatives and friends. A visitation will be held at the chapel of Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home in Foley, AL, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Shell Banks Baptist Church Cemetery in Gulf Shores, AL, on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 2551 SOUTH MCKENZIE STREET FOLEY, AL 36535 (251) 943-2391 www.wolfefuneralhomes.com