Howard Edman McCallister

Howard Edman McCallister Howard Edman McCallister, age 78 of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 23, 2011. He was born March 5, 1933 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, the son of John and Ethel (McCraw) McCallister. On March 23, 1953 he married Jo Ella Locke. Howard served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953 "� 1955. Survivors include: his wife, Jo Ella McCallister; two children, Howard McCallister and wife Alyssa and Cynthia Luther and husband Mark; two grandchildren, Jeff Luther and wife Sierra and Jaimie McCallister and fianc� Ryan Nuckolls; one sister; and several nieces and nephews. Howard was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and two sisters. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa with Pastor Jerry Francisco officiating. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to North Nixa Baptist Church Building Fund.