Joe Venon Callahan, age 79 of Longwood, NC passed away at his residence Tuesday June 21, 2011. After serving his country for 23 years, Joe retired from the US Air Force. He was preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Nora Callahan and his great grandson, Blain Bishop.
Mr. Callahan is survived by his wonderful wife of 58 years Mary Estes Smith Callahan; two daughters: Wanda Bishop and husband Bob, along with Glenda Babb and husband Charlie; one son Danny Callahan and wife Elaine; nine grandchildren: Jason Bishop, Robert Bishop, Joseph Bishop and wife Janelle, Heather Babb, Chelsey Babb, Amanda Babb, Colby Callahan and wife Brittany, Kelly Godwin; Three great grandchildren: Lenzy Callahan, Kinzlyee Bishop and Owen Tedder. Also surviving is his sister Hatti of Georgia and his brother Johnny Calihan of Ohio.
Graveside services will be held Sunday June 26, 2011 at 10am in the Smith Family cemetery in Longwood, NC with Brother Kenny Todd officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 6-7pm at the Coble Ward-Smith Chapel in Supply, NC.
Pallbearers will be Jason Bishop, Robert Bishop, Joseph Bishop, Colby Callahan, Charlie Babb and Bob Bishop.
Friends may visit the home at anytime. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be given in the Memory of Joe Callahan to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 332 Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105 or [email protected]
Coble Ward-Smith Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to be serving the Callahan family.
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