Charlie McCallum, age 62 of Van Buren Twp, was received in the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2012 with his family at his bedside. Born in Peoria, Il. to the late Archie & Grace McCallum. On June 11, 1983 Charlie married his beloved Debbie Fish. Loving father of Bill (Jennifer) Renner, Kellie McCallum and Megan McCallum. Proud grandfather of Andrew and Jack. Dear brother of Ann O'Kelly and Barb Klann. Charlie loved sports, he was a proud Ohio State Buckeye fan. He also had a wonderful sense of humor and he loved to put a smile on everyones face. Throughout his life Charlie devoted his life to children's ministries and was even involved in the clown ministries. Charlie lived his life everyday with the motto "Keep Smiling". A funeral service will be held on Friday, Novemebr 2, 2012 at Bethesda Bible Church, 1800 South Huron St, Ypslianti at 11am, with visitation beginning at 10am until time of service. Friends may visit at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main St., Plymouth on Wednesday from 3pm until 9pm and Thursday 3pm until 9pm. Memorials may be made to Angela Hospice, 14100 Newburgh Rd., Livonia, MI 48154 or Gideons Bible at The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214