David Lee Calloway of Bridgeville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
David was born on Nov. 20, 1940, to Walter and Margaret Calloway in Laurel. As a child, David learned the trade of a painter from his father and went on to be a painter/supervisor at Nanticoke Homes in Greenwood for many years. Upon retirement, he continued as a sub-contractor for the company as well as establishing a following of his own. He was recognized as one of the most well-respected professional interior/exterior painters in his trade.
At the age of 20, David met and was smitten by Anna Mae Bowden whom soon thereafter made her his beautiful wife. David and Anna Mae raised their three daughters in the Stein Highway Church of God as David served as the church Secretary and Treasurer. He became a loyal member of the Laurel Exchange Club in 1991 and became president soon thereafter.
David’s most memorable moments were traveling, taking his family to Disney World and driving through the mountains of Sky Line Drive, listening to Frank and Dean, riding around the streets of Laurel, reminiscing and telling stories of his childhood, dining at the Laurel Pizzeria, watching the Andy Griffith Show and visiting “The Porch”.
David was preceded in death by his loving wife, Anna Mae, and his brothers, Charles, Mike and Gary.
David is survived by his daughters, Ronda Lynn Morris (husband Alan), Fawn Leah Calloway (significant other Tom) and Sherri Lynn Donovan (husband Walter) along with his granddaughter, Amanda Renee Donovan and his grandson, Toby Andrew Donovan (wife Lindsay); six great-grandchildren; Saul, Asher, Nova, Emberly, Sunnie and Draven; sisters, Doris Cummings, Sandra Keene (husband Ralph); and brothers, Walt Calloway (wife Doris) and Kenneth Calloway.
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at the Victory Tabernacle Church of God, 28261 Seaford Rd., Laurel, DE, where visitation is at noon and service starts at 1 p.m. Burial will be held in Laurel Hill Cemetery.