Alex Russell Callaway

from an undiagnosed medical condition on October 11, 2016

in Pullman, WA. Alex graduated Cum Laude from Auburn University

in May, 2016 with a degree in Agricultural Science.

He was honored with a 2016 National Student Recognition Award

from the American Society of Agronomy. This society

recognizes outstanding seniors in Agronomy, Crop, and Soil Science

across the nation at 4-year universities. He was attending Washington

State University this fall as a graduate student with a focus on Wheat

Breeding and Research.

Alex lived life with zest and adventure. He had a passion for wanting to

feed the world and eliminate hunger. Alex spent two summers in China, a

country he grew to love, on a study-abroad program with Auburn. He also

spent time in Mexico learning about the links between agriculture and

nutrition in that country. Back home, Alex spent many hours at the Auburn

Food Bank Garden, toiling in the soil (even on game days!) so that others

could have food on their table. That garden was very special to Alex.

After traveling abroad, Alex realized how grateful he was to live in our

country, and he believed that the U.S. was the greatest country in the

world. He was in awe of the beauty here, and he was so fortunate to get to

see many stunning places. He traveled to Glacier National Park, the Rocky

Mountains, Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, the Grand Canyon, Mt. Ranier,

and countless trails along the way. Alex was most at peace in nature and

on the trails.

Alex recently met and fell in love with a young lady from China, Qiong

Zhang. It is a beautiful love story that will always remain in our hearts.

Alex is survived by his mother, Sylvia Chapman (Steve); his father, Russell

Callaway; his sister, Callie Callaway; his grandparents, Melba and Hudson

Williams; and numerous loving aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be on Sunday October 30th at 2:00 p.m, with a memorial

service to follow at 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to

the Auburn Food Bank Garden in memory of Alex Callaway, ℅

Food Bank of East Alabama

375 Industry Drive

Auburn, AL 36832.