Biography:
Josiah Scott McCalman passed away on October 16th 2026 after a brave 4 year battle with cancer. He was with his wife and family when chose to transition out of his mortal life. Love and light surrounded him as he went.
Scott was born in Little Rock Arkansas on January 2nd, 1966 to Sarah (Allen) McCalman and Glynn McCalman. He was the youngest of four brothers and welcomed his half sister later.
He married the love of his life, Michelle Noto, on April 17th, 1999.
After graduation from Central High in 1984, he was accepted into the Air Force Academy. He then transferred to Vassar College where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in 1988. After college he briefly worked for Merrill Lynch in Los Angeles. When his mother became ill he moved home to be with her in 1990.
He worked at various restaurants over the years as a waiter and manager. In 2021 he was hired by the City of Little Rock as a code enforcement officer. He loved his work there and was proud of helping people in this role.
He lived for over 50 years in his childhood home. The Broadmoor house was always home.
One of his passions was black and white art photography . He could capture magic out of shadow and light. He loved the science and precision of developing and printing his photos in his home darkroom. He happily spent hours in the darkroom printing photos while listening to music. He loved Brain Eno and jazz.
He was dedicated to animal rescue and fostered over 100 dogs over 30 years along with his wife, Michelle. He loved to tell detailed stories about life and his experiences.
He was the kindest person and a gentle and loving soul. He was deeply loved. Mere words can not honor the enormity of the love and friendship his life provided.
He leaves behind his loving wife, Michelle. They were married for 27 years. His large family will miss him tremendously including but not limited to his brothers: Max McCalman and his partner Gus; Clyde McCalman and his wife Gail; David McCalman and his wife Suzanne. His beloved sister, Vivian McCalman, will also miss him greatly. His beloved nieces include Brandi McCalman, Leah McCalman, Scarlett McCalman, Sarah, Hannah, Katie McCalman along with his nephew David McCalman.
There will be a small family celebration of his life in the near future in Bradley, Arkansas where his ashes will be scattered on family land where his father’s ashes were scattered in 2024.
If anyone would like to honor him, he would have requested donations be made to any animal rescue organization that you prefer. Also donations directed for a cure for cancer would be appreciated.