Benjamin Tommy Callahan - Eastern Times Register

Obituaries

February 25, 2025

Benjamin Tommy Callahan

Aug. 19, 1944 – Feb. 2, 2025

Benjamin Tommy Callahan, 80, of Sallisaw, died on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in Tahlequah. He was born on Aug. 19, 1944, in Sallisaw, to Raymond and Bonnie (Allen) Callahan.

No formal service is planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Forever Memories Funeral Services.

He was a drywall subcontractor/ business owner and a truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy Callahan of the home; two sons, Brett and Kim of Littleton, Colo., and Karl and Rose of Arvada, Colo.; two step-sons, Mike McGee of Denver and Gale and Kendra Mc-Gee of Great Falls, Mont.; daughter, Carol Clark of Denver; two sisters, Barbara Cummings and Shirley Hoffman; five brothers, Wes, Bill, Charlie, John and Frank; 17 grandchildren; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Loren and Edward; two brothers, JR and Virgle; and a grandson.

Memorials may be sent to Nancy Callahan, 918 W. Redwood Ave., Sallisaw, OK, 74955.

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