What is the Difference between a Celebration of Life and a Funeral?

When did you attend your last funeral? Think about when and where you were. Did you walk out of the service feeling like the person being memorialized was really described in a way that made you glad to have known them? Or did you feel like you were in the exact same kind of funeral … Read more

Cindy Tate

Cynthia “Cindy” Hart Tate, 73, formerly of Bryan-College Station, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, January 22, 2020, in Seabrook, Texas. Cindy will be honored with a Celebration of Life at 5pm Sunday, January 26, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan, with Minister Matthew Siebenlist officiating. Lauren Tate Cothran will be providing … Read more

James William “Bill” Summerlin

February 12, 1930 – January 8, 2020 James William Summerlin, better known as “Bill,” was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, on February 12, 1930, to parents William Summerlin and Lucille Gregory Summerlin. Before entering college Bill enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served his country proudly as a medic.  It was during his time … Read more

Hadley Martinez

Hadley Mae Martinez, sweet, spirited, and sassy took her first breath in Heaven on January 9, 2020. Family and friends are invited to a visitation from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, January 15, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center in Bryan, with a rosary recited at 7 pm. A Celebration of Life is set for 11 am Thursday, January 16, at Callaway-Jones Funeral Center.  A … Read more

Dorothy Geyer Hughes

  September 18, 1923 – December 24, 2019 Dorothy Geyer Hughes, a one-of-a-kind force of nature who lived and loved fully and fiercely, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2019, after a brief illness. She was a young-at-heart 96, reminding anyone who would listen that “90 is the new 70” and that “life is good!” … Read more

Ronald Clay Graham

October 11, 1953 – October 20, 2019 Ronald Clay Graham, of College Station, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019. Ronnie was born in Martinez, California on October 11, 1953. He moved to Houston, Texas as a baby, and attended Galena Park High School. He started working in a machine shop with his dad after finishing … Read more

Creating the Perfect Atmosphere for Your Family Visitation and Funeral

One of the trends in our Celebrations of Life and Legacy Services at Callaway-Jones Funeral and Cremation Centers we’ve seen in recent years is a most active role of the family in offering suggestions for music and memories to display that were important to your loved one. One of the advantages to hosting a Life … Read more

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