Councilman Callis Laid to Rest

Edna said farewell to longtime City Councilman Anthony Wayne Callis, 77, as he was laid to rest almost a week ago. Callis, who passed away on October 7th, dedicated years to serving District 2, with five two-year terms. Raised in Edna, he attended George Washington Carver School and later Wharton County Junior College. A military police officer in Korea, he later became a reliability engineer. Callis’ legacy includes years of community service, from coaching youth to serving on the Edna ISD Board and other organizations, leaving a lasting impact on the community.