Timothy David Cally Obituary (1962 - 2017)

MADISON - Timothy David Cally, beloved husband, father, brother, friend, left his earthly home Thursday, November 09, 2017, from Moses Cone Hospital. He was born in Queens, New York on August 23, 1962, to the late Frank Raymond and Opal Rivers Joyce Cally. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 pm, Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Colonial Funeral Home and other times at the residence. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with interment in Cornerstone Baptist Church Cemetery. Timothy attended high school at St. Francis Preparatory School in Fresh Meadows, New York. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in film making from the New York Institute of Technology. He moved to Madison in 1996 where he established his home and career. Tim was an active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. He was a gifted musician who played the drums both privately and professionally. From 1999 until 2001, he and a friend, Steve Koslowski, owned a recording studio, Cherry Avenue Recording, Hwy 704, Madison. He was employed as Service Manager with Goodyear Auto Service. In addition to his parents, Tim was preceded in death by a brother, Francis X. Cally. Survivors include his loving wife, Lydia Caines Cally; daughters, Hannah C. Kemp (Christopher), of Greensboro, and Kyra Cally, of the home; sister, Donna Lawson (Jimmy), of Madison, and father-in-law, Bill Caines (Rita), of Eden. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church Building Fund, 2061 Lindsey Bridge Road, Madison, NC 27025. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison is serving the family. To contact a local florist, click "RESOURCES" at the top/right of this page and then "LOCAL FLORIST". Condolences may be offered by clicking "SIGN GUEST BOOK" above or below. Please note, condolences will not appear on the Guest Book until an administrator of the website approves the note. Thanks.