Noah Washington Callis, Jr.
Died at age 80 on November 19, 2003
Born on August 15, 1923 in Hollywood, MD.
Mr. Callis served in the U.S. Marine Corps from February 1943 until March 1946. He was a charter member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) and served as Vice President in 1960, 1961, and 1962, and President in 1963. In 1966, he served as President of Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association (SMVFA). In 1967 and 1968, Mr. Callis served as Chairman of the Fire Prevention Committee for the Maryland State Fireman's Association (MSFA). In 1969, he served as Chaplain for SMVFA and held that position for the next 29 years. Mr. Callis became the first Chaplain of the HVFD in 1974. He was elected to the SMVFA Hall of Fame in 1986 and the MSFA Hall of Fame in 1994. Up until the time of his death, Mr. Callis was still attending in the bi-monthly SMVFA business meetings; SMVFA's annual conventions; and was serving as the Chaplain and Archives Committee Chariman of HVFD.
He is survived by his wife, Pearl Hemby Callis of Hollywood, MD, whom he married on December 19, 1943 and two sons, Gary M. Callis and his wife Sally of Hollywood, MD, Patrick E. Callis and his wife Carol of Bridgeport, WV, three grandchildren, David Michael Callis, Christopher James Callis and Tricia Le Callis, two great grandchildren, Greyson Robert Callis and Mary Pearl Callis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters, Eleanor Callis, Leola Dean, Margaret Adams and Frances Bowles.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Charter Member
Life Member
First Chaplain
President, SMVFA 1966
Chairman, MSFA Fire Prevention Committee 1967-1968
Chaplain, SMVFA 1969-1998
SMVFA Hall of Fame 1986
MSFA Hall of Fame 1994
OFFICES:
President 1963
Vice President 1960-1962
Chaplain 1974-2003
APPOINTMENTS:
Chairman, Archives Committee
Lesley Louise Wood
Died at age 86 on October 12, 2002
Born July 24, 1916 in Peach Orchard,Arkansas.
Mrs. Wood was one of the thirteencharter members of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was the wife of Otis Wood, who was a charter and lifetime member of the HollywoodVolunteer Fire Department.
Otis F .Wood (Life Member)
Died at age 82 on August 17, 1999
Born August 2, 1917 in Franklin,Mo. After high school, he attended Moberly Junior College, studying engineering.
On September 21, 1943, Otis was inducted in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He was a gunner mechanic on B-17s and B-29s. He was honorably discharged as a sergeant in January 1946. He moved to Hollywood, Maryland with his wife Louise. He owned and operated Wood's Esso service station and he also operated the Clover Inn.
Otis, "Big O", was one of the charter members who had the vision to establish the Hollywood Volunteer Fire department in November 1956. A dream became a reality when a group gatheredat the Hollywood Elementary School. Otis was elected as HVFD's first president. He was one of the ten endorsers of a $5,000.00 note that provided funds to buy a 1947 International American Pumper for the sum of $2,500.00 on April 29 1957.
Otis was active as president, vice president, treasurer and ten years on the Board of Directors. He held the position of captain in 1965 and 1966. For many years he chaired the carnival Committee. He served as co-chairman of the New Truck Fund in 1960 and a member of the brush truck committee in 1963.
In 1963, he was elected president of the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association. On September 3, 1963, he was made an honorary member of the Hollywood Volunteer FireDepartment. In 1964, he went to work with Civil Defense for St. Mary'sCounty and retired as director in 1980.
After retirement, he stayed active in the Fire Department and Hollywood Moose. Otis will always be remembered for his dry sense of humor and his dedication and support of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.
He Survived by his wife Louise and sons, Ray Franklin Wood, Ronald Edward Wood and Richard O. Wood of Hollywood.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Charter Member
First President
Life Member' Honorary Member
President of Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association 1963
Hall of Fame of Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association 1986
OFFICES:
President 1957-1959-1964-1970
Vice President-1963
Board of Directors-1969-1963,1972-1975,1977-1978
Treasurer-1969
APPOINTMENTS:
Captain-1965-1966
Danny Riley (Fire Fighter)
Died at age 42 on 7-26-1998
Danny L. Riley joined the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in 1984. At that time, he had been a member of the Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad since 1981 and remained so until 1989. Danny contributed much during his time with us, stepping forward to help whenever needed. He was a very active member who was elected Secretary in 1992 and 1993, and was Chairman of the Cadet Program. Danny also performed tasks that assisted the Archives Committee with numerous projects. He provideda dministrative support to both the President's and Treasurer's office. Danny was a fun loving and outgoing person who loved to fish and hunt. He also enjoyed NASCAR racing, the Atlanta Braves, and the Georgia Bulldogs. With a willingness to help, respect for fellow members, and kindness to everyone,Danny made the task of working at Firehouse events seem less like workand more like an evening with friends. His legacy will continue with the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department through his son, Bryan.
OFFICES:
Secretary, 1992-93.
APPOINTMENTS:
Chairman, Cadet Program
C. Russell Dean (Life Member)
Died at age 74 on 3-8-1998
C. Russell Dean was one of the founders of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in November 1956. He was a Charter Member, former Chief, and Life Member, holding many positions as line officer and member of several administrative committees. He was a very active member who held several elected positions including Chief from 1969 to 1972. Russell remained active in the Fire Department until the time of his death, when he had been serving on the Building and Grounds Committee, Audit Committee, and as Chairman of the Publicity Committee. He operated the bingo stand at the Hollywood Fire Department Carnival each year and was actively involved in catering activities. Following his retirement in 1988 as a home builder, Russell continued to work as a cabinet maker and master craftsman. He was always ready, willing, and able to help friends, neighbors, and others who called upon him.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Charter Member, Life Member Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Hall of Fame Southern Maryland Volunteer Fireman's Association.
OFFICES:
Chief, 1969-72; Board of Directors, 1978-79.
APPOINTMENTS:
Assistant Chief, 1973-79.
Jimmy Matthews (Engineer/FireFighter)
Died at age 37 on 8-3-93
A valuable member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department died as the result of an accident. Born in the Panama Canal Zone on November 29, 1954, he was the son of Oraville Dale and Jean Marie Norris Matthews of Hollywood. Mr. Matthew's was a 1972 graduate of Great mills High School and attended St. Mary's College. His hobbies were model cars, trains and woodworking. In addition to his parents he is survived by his sister Patricia Joy; Brother-in-law Calvin Joy JR.;and nephews Mark D. Joy and Eric P. Joy, all of Hollywood.
Joseph A. Beck
Died at age 69 on 12-4-97
Joseph (Joe) Beck was one of the founders of The Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in 1956. Born on March 16,1928 in Rushville Ind., he was the husband of Mary "Cyrilla" Greenwell Beck, whom he married at St. Johns Church in 1950. Mr. Beck attended Great Mills High School and graduated in 1945. He worked for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative for 40 years until he retired in 1985. He loved swimming and watching football games. He was a very active member who held several elected positions. He generously gave his time towork on many committees. Joe chaired the committee that planned constructionof the new fire house. This building is a testament of Joe's diligence and hard work. He performed most of the electrical maintenance on the firehouse and carnival grounds. As Joe said many times, "If you don't have friends, you don't have anything."
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Charter Member, Life Member Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, Southern Maryland Firemen's Association Hall of Fame.
OFFICES:
Vice President, 1971 1975-76
Chief, 1972-74
Board of Directors, 1988
APPOINTMENTS:
Assistant Chief 1960-68
Chairman, New Firehouse Building Committee
Clarence L. Greenwell
Died at age 76 on 12-17-97
Clarence L. Greenwell was one of the founders of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. He was the second President and held several elected positions. Clarence served on the Board of Directors for several years. Clarence was a quiet, hard working member who performed many of the behind the scenes duties. It was his nature to help anyone who needed it. We will miss Clarence's quick wit and sense of humor.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Charter Member, Honorary Membe rHollywood Volunteer Fire Department.
OFFICES:
Vice President, 1964 1966-68
President, 1960-62
Board of Directors
Margaret Jane Mattingly
Died at age 60 on May 12 1997
Margaret was a hard working valuable member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was the wife of William C. (Repete) Mattingly, whom she married in 1954 at St. Johns Church in Hollywood. Margaret was the mother of Brenda Raley, Cleo Massey, Bill Mattingly, and Barry Mattingly, all of Hollywood. Mrs. Mattingly was the proud grandmother of six wonderful grandchildren. Margaret was a life long resident of St. Mary's County and dedicated countless hours to the her family and the Fire Department.
Joseph Warren Wood (Life Member)
Died at age 56 on 8-12-96
Joseph Warren Wood, born in Hollywood on Aug. 1, 1940, was the son of the late Joseph Archie and Mary Helen Greenwell Wood. He was the husband of Mary Margaret Wood, whom he married on Dec. 28, 1963 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bushwood. He was the father of Pamela Mary Major of Leonardtown and Joseph Kenneth and Sandra Lynn Wood both of Hollywood. He was brother of Agnes Cyrilla Tinsley of California, Peggy Ann Goldsborough of Leonardtown, and Barbara Lee Stone of Hollywood. He also survived by two grandchildren, Joseph Kyle Wood and Amanda Kelly Major. Mr. Wood graduated from Leonardtown School in 1958. He served in the U.S. Army from Oct. 10, 1963 through Oct. 8,1965. He was a life member of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, serving as president from 1983 to 1991, as well as serving in other offices in the department.
OFFICES:
President, 1983-91
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