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Columbia native Dr. William J. Callison, MD dies in NC COLUMBIAMAGAZINE.COM OBITUARIES Dr. Callison was member of a prominent, highly respected Columbia family. He brought honor to his hometown through his outstanting achievements in the field of medicine. One of Adair County's outstanding successes in the field of medicine, Dr. William J. Callison, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon whose medical practice spanned 35 years in Asheville, NC, died Sunday, May 11, 2008. He was 79. Dr. Callison was born in Columbia, KY, on April 29, 1929, to Frank and Hazel Williams Callison. He grew with with younger brother Jimmy Callison at the family residence in the rock house at the corner of Guardian and South Reed Streets at the foot of Graded Hill in Columbia. His parents were prominent Columbia business leaders. Mrs. Callison was co-owner of Columbia Cleaners with her brother Jack Williams. Mr. Callison was co-owner of Grissom-Callison Funeral Home, now Grissom-Martin Funeral Home. As a youth, Dr. Callison attended Columbia Graded School and Columbia High School. He graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1949, and Vanderbilt University Medical School in 1952. After serving as a Captain in the Medical Corps of the US Air Foce, he returned to Vanderbilt Hospital to complete his general surgery and orthopedic residencies. Dr. Callison received his certification from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons in 1962, and served on the staffs of both St. Joseph's Hospital and Memorial Mission Hospital from 1960-1995 as well as being an assistant clinical professor for the University Medical School at the Ashville Veterans Administation Medical Center. HE was a partner in Blue Ridge Bone & Joint and in 1982, left to begin a solo practice devoted to foot and ankle surgery, which he continued until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the Grace Covenant Presbyteerian Church for over 40 years, serving multiple tenures as an elder on its ruling session. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Patricia Lancaster Callison, (also of Columbia, KY), Asheville, NC, and the following:
Honoring Dr. Callison's long association with St. Joseph's Hospital and the Sisters of Mercy, the family encourages memorial donations be made to the Chatherine McAuley Mercy Foundation, Sisters of Mercy Services Corporation, 445 Biltmore Center, Suite 401, Ashville, NC 28801. This obituary information is a courtesy of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, 200 Campbellsville ST., Columbia, KY. This obituary was made possible through the support of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, established in 1926, located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia. To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone 270-384-2149, or E-mail: grissomfuneralhome@alltel.net. Large enough to serve comfortably; Small enough to serve personally. Editorial comments and suggestions for this obituary is welcome for consideration by ColumbiaMagazine.com. Photos, changes, list of casketbearers, and other additions are welcome. Current policy is to also post cards of thanks free of charge. Contact ColumbiaMagazine.com using Contact/Submit button This story was posted on 2008-05-19 10:06:01
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