Ronald Lee Callahan

Ron was born on October 18, 1942 to the late Allen Bernard and Juanita Belle (Plotner) Callahan in Sandusky, Ohio.

Ron graduated from Mt. Gilead High School (Mt. Gilead, Ohio) in 1960. He worked in Information Management for GTE Data Services where he retired in 1997 with 36 years of service. He was an active member and Past President of the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club. He was also a member of Sertoma International where he served as State Director.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by a daughter: Karen Sue Callahan and a brother Richard A. Callahan..

He will be missed by his wife of 44 years, Carolyn Callahan, a daughter: Susan (Don) Nations of Sarasota, FL; son: Dan (Beth) Callahan of Williamsburg, KY; son Greg (Christina) Callahan of Tampa, FL; his grandchildren: Daniel, Matthew (Jessica), Jordan, Aaron and Abby Nations; Carrsyn, Kayla and Zachary Callahan; Rachel and Amber Meadors; and great grandson Kai Nations. He is also survived by sister Sandra (Marvin) Guider and brother Jim (Tina) Callahan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Ron's life will be celebrated in a service at 2:45pm on Saturday July 6, 2019 at Blount & Curry Terrace Oaks Funeral Home 12690 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617. The family will have a brief visitation beginning at 2:00pm at the funeral home. Family and Friends are also invited to honor Ron’s life at the Temple Terrace Golf and Country Club at 4:00pm following the service. An additional service will be held at a later date for family and friends in Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the LifePath Hospice: Melech Hospice House or Moffitt Cancer Center.