Lonnie McCalip

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

Lonnie Ray McCalip, 80, of Alba, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center in Carthage. 

Lonnie was born in Long Beach, California, on September 30, 1944, to Lonnie and Ruth McCalip. He was a minister at the Faith Tabernacle Church in Cottonwood, Arizona, and a member of the Worldwide Pentecostal Fellowship. Lonnie was very kind, loved to have fun and find new adventures. He loved spending time with his family and friends, playing board games, traveling, and leading his church choir in beautiful harmony.

He was joined in marriage to Mary “Tumlinson” McCalip on October 13, 1988, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; she survives.

Lonnie is survived by his wife Mary; two sons, Wesley McCalip (Shawna) and Kelly McCalip (Hollie); one daughter, Rebecca Morrell; and a few grandkids and great grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Ruth McCalip; and his siter, Versa Melsek.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Life Point Church in Joplin, Missouri. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Life Point Church in Joplin. The burial will take place at Nigh Cemetery immediately after the service. Nigh Cemetery is North of Lamar, Missouri. 

Directions to Cemetery from Carthage, Missouri: go N on Hwy i49/US71, at exit 80 go rt/E on Hwy EE, rt onto NE 15th Ln, lft onto NE 25th Ln, follow curve in road that turns into NE 17th Ln, continue S and Nigh Cemetery will be on rt side. Road loops around cemetery.

Any condolences may be posted online at www.ulmerfh.com.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.