Dewey E. "Papa Dew" Callicott, Jr. 71, of Girard, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at St. Vincent Health Center.
He was born on January 30, 1948 in Tulsa, OK, a son of the late Dewey E. Callicott, Sr. and Dorothy (Hembree) Pierce.
Dewey worked at various locations throughout the United States. Most recently, he had been employed at Chemetron True-Temper in Lake City as a Foreman. He left there in 1996 due to a disability.
Prior to becoming disabled, he enjoyed hunting and working in his vegetable garden at home. Dewey was well known as a great story teller and loved old movies.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William Callicott.
His family includes his wife, Judy A. (Shollenberger) Callicott, whom he married June 25, 1994 in Girard; two daughters, Jennifer Paul (Bryce) and Courtney Tomko; four sons, Dewey E. Callicott III, Jonathon Callicott, Michael T. Callicott, and Brian P. Callicott (Megan); stepsons, John R. Blarr (Cheri), Jacob H. Blarr II (Diane); many grandchildren, great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
No calling hours or services will be observed.
Memorials may be made to West County Paramedic Association, 6852 Meadville Rd., Girard, PA 16417.
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