Jerry Jackson Callis

Background

Callis, Jerry Jackson was born on July 28, 1926 in Parrot, Georgia, United States. Son of Samuel Clayton and Sue (Glover) Callis.

Education

Student, North Georgia College, 1943-1944; Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn U., 1947; Master of Science, Purdue University, 1949; Honorary Doctor of Science, Purdue University, 1979; Honorary Doctor of Science, Southampton College, 1980.

Career

With, United States Department of Agriculture, 1948-1988; veterinarian-in-charge of research, Plum Island Animal Center, 1953-1956; assistant director, Plum Island Research Center, 1956-1963; director, Plum Island Research Center, 1963-1987; senior research advisor, Agricultural Research Svc., 1987-1988; consultant on animal health, since 1988. Consultant Pan American Health Organisation, since 1968.

Achievements

• Jerry Jackson Callis has been listed as a noteworthy Veterinarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Veterinary Medical Association.

Connections

Married Loisanne Roon, July 23, 1964 (deceased August 1996). 1 child, Fredrick Alan.

Father:

Samuel Clayton Callis

Mother:

Sue (Glover) Callis

Spouse:

Loisanne Roon

child:

Fredrick Alan Callis