Kenneth "Ken"

Callender

Kenneth L. “Ken” Callender 80, of Summit, MS passed away Saturday November 7, 2026 at his residence.

Visitation will be at First Baptist Church 1108 Robb. St. Summit, MS Wednesday 9:00 AM until services at 11:00. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Summit. Dr. Larry LeBlanc will officiate. Pallbearers will be Charlie Newlon, Dan Lewman, Ken Jackson, Stacy Smith, Chris Weaver and James Michael Schmidt.

Mr. Callender was born December 6, 1945 in Brookhaven, MS to the late Leroy and Colleen Callender.

Mr. Callender graduated from Brookhaven High School where he lettered in football, baseball and track. His senior year he won the Big 8 Championship in high hurdles.

He was a longtime employee of South Central Bell and later retired from AT&T. He participated in the National Rifle Association Championships for over 25 years at Camp Perry with the Civilian Marksman Program where he was a Distinguished Expert.

He has been involved in athletics at Parklane Academy since 1971 being instrumental in placing lights on the baseball and football fields. He coached football there since 1986 being a member of all of the championship teams. He announced games and ran the clock for basketball for many years. He was a true and loyal Pioneer.

He and Mrs. Joyce have been longtime faithful members of First Baptist Church in Summit.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Sandra Burch;

Survivors include his wife of 61 years Joyce B. Callender of Summit; two sons Greg Callender and his wife Christie of Hattiesburg, MS and Brad Callender of Athens, GA; three grandchildren Carlie Anderson and her husband Eric of Petal, MS; Landry Callender of Baton Rouge, LA; Cole Callender of Alexandria, VA; one great grandson Owen Anderson; one brother Jeff Callender and his wife Joni of Brandon, MS.