Willie Gene Calloway was born on April 16, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny Fred Calloway and Joann Bennett-Flagg, his aunt Mamie Bennett, uncles George and Clyde Phillips, and James and Johnny Bennett and siblings, Ricky Calloway, and Delores Flagg.  He attended the public schools of Decatur.

Lovingly referred to as 'Block,' he is survived by his only daughter, Sharnetta Calloway.

Block is the second oldest to nine siblings. His life will continue to live on through Johnny (Tracey) Bennett, Willie James Flagg, Doris (Tony) Carter, Maxine Calloway, Teresa Chappel, Loretta (Derryck) Rogers, and Antonyo (Ketha) Flagg, a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.