Colin Rex "Cabby" Callaway

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Colin Callaway, loving and devoted father and friend to many. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on 3 August 2020, aged 77, likely dreaming about golf.

He was born 13 April 1943 in Durban, South Africa, to Arthur and Joyce Callaway.

Sport, an integral part of Colin’s life, was the starting point to many a story and friendship. In his youth, he attended Glenwood High School where he played all sports – often as an excuse to miss class. He excelled in cricket and hockey going on to play for Natal in both forms. He would then be selected for the South African national hockey team, however never be awarded national colours given the country’s status at the time.

Thereafter, having moved to Ladybrand, his love for the game of golf emerged. He contributed in developing the sport having served as a member of the Free State & Northern Cape Golf Union for 12 years (5 years as president) as well as the South African Golf Association. He proudly managed the South African amateur team at the 1999 British Amateur in Scotland.

He was a founding member of Free State Nomads and longstanding Rotarian.

He will be remembered for his positive outlook on life, and his ability to make people laugh with his witty jokes. Loyal to a fault, he would go the extra mile to help those he loved and respected.

He always had a good story to tell, usually to be shared over a “lemonade.”

Colin is survived by his wife Lyn and five children Brad, Lisa, Janine (Bloch), Greg and Shannon (Botes); two sisters Norma (Simons) and Eileen; nine grandchildren Erin, Blaine, Alex, Robynne, Sasha, Misha, Ella, Giuliette and Allegra; and three loyal dogs.