Carl Wayne Callahan son of Wilma Floyd Callahan and the late Warren Callahan was born in Portia, Arkansas, on May 15, 1941. He departed this life at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City, Missouri, on November 6, 2009, having attained the age of 68 years, five months and 22 days.
On August 3, 1963 in Salem, Missouri, Wayne was united in marriage to Delphia June Parker and to this loving union three sons were born. Wayne a retired Veteran of the United States Navy, having served in the Vietnam War. He was a member the Happy Home United Baptist Church. Wayne's hobbies included fishing, reading, watching baseball and other sports. He loved listening to gospel music and spending time with his family.
Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Warren Callahan.
Wayne is survived by his mother, Wilma Callahan of Boss, Missouri, his wife Delphia Callahan of Bunker, Missouri, three sons, Kevin Callahan and wife Lynette of Jackson, Missouri, Keith Callahan and wife Rebecca of Troy, Missouri, Kelly Callahan and wife Alanna of Desloge, Missouri, one brother, Jerry Callahan and wife Debbie of Piedmont, Missouri, and 13 grandchildren, Lauren, Logan, Hunter, Nathan, Zack, Jade Brandon, Jacob, Jasmin, Lizz, Lilly Carrie and Dyllan. Wayne will be deeply missed by his family and many friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Sunday 4 to 8 P.M.
Funeral Services: Monday, November 9, 2009 at 11 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri,
Minister: Rev. Rick Kuntz assisted by Rev. Garry Mathes
Burial: Boss Cemetery
Pallbearers: Hunter Jessup, Logan Callahan, Zack Callahan, Russell Parker, and Don Kuntz.
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Heart Association