Lewis Laverne Callahan
Lewis Laverne Callahan
Funeral services for Lewis Laverne Callahan, 89, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Callahan passed away at 9:07 a.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Ozarks Healthcare.
He was born November 16, 1932, at Pottersville, Missouri, to Zenephan Hickman (Hick) Callahan and Bertha Fox Callahan. Mr. Callahan was a veteran, having served in the United States Army during the Korean War. On May 14, 1955, he was married to Pansy Hayes, who preceded him in death July 17, 2013. In September 2014, he was married to Sharron McTompson. Mr. Callahan was a fireman, a carpenter, and a farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and helping anyone, especially his family. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife, Sharron, of the family home; four grandchildren, Scott Pringle and wife, Jessica, Mountain View, Missouri, Jeff Ledbetter and wife, Brittany, West Plains, Missouri, Shawn Pringle and wife, Valene, Mountain View, Missouri, and Sarah Ledbetter and fiancé, Chad French, West Plains, Missouri; fifteen great-grandchildren; one brother, Mickey Callahan and wife, Louise, Crider, Missouri; one sister, Betty Jo McGoldrick, West Plains, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents, wife, Pansy, two daughters, Sherry Pringle and Joyce Ledbetter, one grandson, Jason Ledbetter, and six brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, in the Rose Chapel. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
December 9, 2021 @ 6:08 pm
Mrs. Sharon Callahan and the Callahan Families,
My parents, Norris/Ivene Cozort, extend their deepest sympathy to all of you on the passing of Lewis. During this time may God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace. My parents will keep all of you in their daily prayers. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Jim and Lea Langston
December 9, 2021 @ 7:53 pm
Sharron– We are so sorry to learn of this. We were not expecting it and we thought of him as part of the family. Earl was really fond of Lewis.
Carol & Ken Bybee
December 10, 2021 @ 10:44 am
To relatives of Uncle Lewis Callahan. Carol Hayes Bybee and husband Ken extend our deepest sympathy to the family of our precious Uncle. His hospitality to us when we were in West Plains will forever be remembered. Lewis was an avid follower of our Lord Jesus. Lewis suffered many heartbreaks over the years; losing two daughters and a grandson plus our Aunt Pansy in August of 2013. Now, there has been an amazing reunion in paradise. May Sharon be comforted by relatives who are taking her in their care.
Thanks Sarah, for all your phone calls to keep us informed. Minnesota is presently in a snowstorm, making travel impossible. Just know our Lord’s presence is surrounding you. Take courage, Christ leads, cares and provides. Carol Hayes Bybee & husband Ken
Bud & Marie Nale
December 11, 2021 @ 9:24 pm
Sharron and Family,
We are so sorry to hear this. You have our Deepest Sympathy. Our prayers are with you.
Ron and Trena Redfield
December 14, 2021 @ 9:21 pm
You have our deepest sympathy. Lewis was a good and decent man. Worked many years with him, while he served as a volunteer firefighter.
Know you were loved, and will be missed old friend!
Trin Hayes
December 17, 2021 @ 10:36 pm
It is with great sadness for family and friends yet rejoice for uncle Lewis to know he is forever at peace reunited with loved ones who passed far too soon. Uncle Lewis was always so soft spoken and kind and always welcoming with a big hug that has been far too long received. As a child I remember he always ended up with my favorite pet cow. I remember his strength also. As carol and ken said. More heartache than anyone should have or endure. Now how happy he is to see their faces again. But know the world is a lot less kind with Lewis no longer walking around. Honor uncle Lewis by serving God and spreading love kindness and patience and his great big grin and chuckle. Love you from Florida Trin Hayes