Dewayne Beach Callahan
Dewayne Beach Callahan
A Celebration of Life service for Dewayne Beach Callahan, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021, in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Callahan passed away at 9:27 p.m., Sunday, October 11, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
He was born December 29, 1930, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Edward Emmanuel Callahan and Vesta Lawing Callahan. He was married to Shirley Hensley. Mr. Callahan was a veteran, having served with the United States Marines during the Korean Conflict. Before his retirement, he worked as a machinist, at Cloud Oak Flooring and at Southwest Truck Body, now known as DRS. He loved to do woodworking. Mr. Callahan was a member of Smith Chapel Church.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Callahan, of the family home; two children, Tansy Lindeman and husband, Michael, Springdale, Arkansas and Kevin Callahan and wife, Faunda Lee, Springfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jonathon Lindeman and wife, Melissa, Ian Lindeman, Joshua Callahan and wife, Lindsay and Jordan Cowherd and husband, Reece; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Verbal Callahan and wife, Laureen and Leolen Callahan and wife, Lisa, all of State of Nebraska; one sister, Loverne DeShazo and husband, Mike, West Plains, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents, five brothers, Charles, Ermal, Larry, Fabin and Leon Callahan and three sisters, Vivian Robinson, Deloris Belt and Murline Peterson, preceded him in death.
Burial will be in the Oak Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
October 12, 2020 @ 7:02 pm
Mrs. Shirley Callahan and Family,
My parents, Norris and Ivene Cozort, send their deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Dewayne. You and your family are in their daily prayers/thoughts. May God give all of you strength, comfort, and encouragement during this difficult time. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Mindy
October 13, 2020 @ 9:30 am
Love you. What a guy! I’ve got the best memories visiting you guys & yet another reason to thank Dad for making visits a priority. Miss you & sending my best hugs your way.
Teresa Talley
October 13, 2020 @ 2:43 pm
Mr. Callahan was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I have several things that he made. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Bradford
October 13, 2020 @ 5:18 pm
Tansy we are praying that God wraps His loving arms around you all. You know that your dad is resting in the arms of Jesus. Allow that to bring you comfort during this difficult time. Be blessed.
Craig and Sherri Cromer
October 13, 2020 @ 9:07 pm
So sorry for your loss our though and prayers are with you
Teresa eldringhoff romans
October 14, 2020 @ 10:06 am
Our sincere condolences to you all. He was a wonderful man.
Kathy Beaty
October 14, 2020 @ 3:25 pm
Shirley and family,
So sorry to hear of his passing.
I use to go to church with you @Smith Chapel, Sister Gladys Shipley and I sang duets together.
You’re in my thoughts for comfort.
Cherish his memories.
Kathy (Bray) Beaty