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Dennis Callahan

Passed 09/09/2021

Obituary For Dennis Callahan

Sunrise… Dennis Callahan, 64, of 338 Crandall Way, Spartanburg, SC was born on November 20, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of the late Carrie Lynn Callahan and Alonzo Callahan, Sr.

A Life Well Spent… He was a proud graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Dennis dedicated his life and love to his wife and children. He enjoyed his work as a manufacturing supervisor. He loved to travel, eat great food, spend time with family and friends, and of course, play or watch tennis.

Sunset… Dennis heard God whisper to come home on September 9, 2021, at the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home, Anderson, SC.

Those Who Remain… Left to celebrate his life and cherish his memory are: his wife of 32 years, Karen Thomas Callahan, of Spartanburg, SC, his son, Adam (Brooke) Callahan of Colorado Springs, CO, and his daughter, Hope of Spartanburg, SC; a brother, James Walden of Tampa, FL, a sister, Joan Roach of Cleveland, OH, a brother, Alonzo Callahan, Jr. of Cleveland, OH, a brother and sister-in-law, Kaiser and Yvonne Thomas of Spartanburg, SC, a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Carl Richardson of Lake Wylie, SC, and a sister-in-law, Marva Thomas of Moore, SC; and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and many wonderful friends.

You are welcome to honor the memory of Dennis with a donation to the West Point Association of Graduates-Class of ’82.

https://bit.ly/3C7RtSi

Memorial Services for Mr. Dennis Franklin Callahan, husband of Mrs. Karen T. Callahan, will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Livestream services will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.


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Karen, Adam, Hope and Brooke, Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Dennis. Not only was he a great friend, but he was a great role model and leader to many at Carriage. We are saddened by his passing but feel honored to have shared lots of time with him, at work and in play. We will always cherish the memories of our time with you and him. I especially remember a trip he made out to Riverside and stayed with us. It was a great time. You, Adam, Hope and Brooke will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, John, Nicolette and Daniil.

I am just finding out of Dennis' passing. We were next door neighbors as children in Cleveland, Ohio. I knew Mr. and Mrs. Callahan, his brother 'Sonny' and sister Joan and youngest brother Alonzo.I am saddened to hear of his passing. We were the same age, although 4 months older than Dennis. He had an easy laugh and laughed heartily at my corny jokes. His nick name was 'Lucky'. Condolences to his wife and family. Lynda Thomas-Royster, RIH Dennis , San Diego, CA RIH, Dennis

Dear Karen , We always enjoyed you both in our Sunday school class ! Dennis was a wonderful Christian man he will truly be missed . God bless, Barbara and Mark Marshall

Karen, We want you and family to know you have our sincere condolences in the loss of Dennis. May God ontinue to be with you. Sincerely, Aunties Lu and Glo

Karen & family, my condolences and prayers are with you. We worked at Texas Instruments together. I remember Dennis as a good man with a very kind, considerate spirit. John Deans

I am so sorry to hear of Dennis's passing. It was a pleasure to work with him at Texas Instruments. My sincere condolences to his family. I pray for peace and comfort for each of you.

Sympathy and prayers for family.I worked with Dennis at Texas Instruments in Versailles ky.Dennis was a great leader. Boss and friend .was a positive leader Roxie Hardin Bloomfield,ky

Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Dennis' passing. It was great knowing you both from the old Versailles days. Dennis was always fun to work with and a great person. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Chris Dolt '84

Karen and family, we are very saddened to hear of Dennis's passing. He was a good, kind man and a pleasure to work with. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Jim and Becky Mills

Adam & family - Please know that our family is praying for you all. 🙏🏾 We send you our love. ❤️We give thanks for the blessing of the life of your dad. 🙌🏾 We ask that God will bring you & you family His Peace. 🕊 - The McKeller-Smith Family

Karen, Hope, Adam and Brooke, We are truly heartbroken to learn of Dennis' passing. He was a wonderful man! We'll always remember his easy manner and ready smile. May the Lord be so near to you all in the coming days, weeks and years. With love, Kent and Belinda Listoe

I didn't know Dennis. But as his West Point classmate, I wanted your family to know the Class of 1982 is with you and so is the rest of the CORPS:

THE CORPS! THE CORPS! THE CORPS!

The Corps, bareheaded, salute it, with eyes up, thanking our God. That we of the Corps are treading, where they of the Corps have trod. They are here in ghostly assemblage. The men of the Corps long dead. And our hearts are standing attention, while we wait for their passing tread. We Sons of today, we salute you. You Sons of an earlier day; We follow, close order, behind you, where you have pointed the way; The long gray line of us stretches, thro' the years of a century told And the last man feels to his marrow, the grip of your far off hold. Grip hands with us now though we see not, grip hands with us strengthen our hearts. As the long line stiffens and straightens with the thrill that your presence imparts. Grip hands tho' it be from the shadows. While we swear, as you did of yore. Or living, or dying, to honor, the Corps, and the Corps, and the Corps.

Karen, Adam, Hope and Brooke, please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Dennis. Not only was he our close friend, he was role model and mentor as well. We are saddened by his passing but feel honored to have shared him with you. We will cherish the memories of our time with Dennis. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Charlene Day/Rodney Hollifield

Hello Karen and Family. We the Splawn Family are so sorry for your lost. We love Dennis very much and remember when you all met. We remember you all dating, Dennis' fancy cars (Go Saab), His incredible intellect, and his genuine kindness. Then one day you all got married and had the wedding that people only dream about. You were gorgeous and Dennis was super handsome in his military uniform. Time has passed but the love shared between the Thomas, Splawn, and Callahan families will last forever. You, Adam, and Hope are in our prayers. Take care and know Dennis will be watching over us all from above.

Love,

Gary, Charlton, Bryan, and Brooks

Karen and family,

We are so very sorry to hear about Dennis. Our family is thinking of you all and sending you much love and prayers.

With Love, Kayla, NJ, Brendan and Addison Njoku

To my dear friend Karen... Adam and his beautiful wife... And Hope... I am brokenhearted to hear of your family's loss... Karen you are a beautiful loving person as well as was your dear Dennis. May Jesus wrap his loving arms of comfort around all of you during this time. Blessings to all of you ...JoAnn Torres

Karen, sending you and your children, my deepest sympathies. I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your comfort as Lord Jesus wraps his heavenly arms around Dennis and welcomes him home. Karen Ogden

Karen, Hope,Adam,and Brooke I'm sendind all my love💜, prayers🙏🏾 and condolences 🕊🕊your way in your time of sorrow. I hope you cherish the beautiful moments of Dennis(Lucky)/Dad. All my love and hugs. Lisa,Darriel,Daria (Thomas) Callahan 🕊🕊🌹🌹🌹🕊🕊💜💜

Dear Karen and family , It was my honor to play a shall part in caring Dennis . The Callahan family have been a blessing to me . You ALL are just simply lovely . I will forever carry you in my heart and prayers . Dennis , till we meet again! Love Kim Evans , RN❤️ X

Karen, Hope, Adam and Brooke I am sending my deepest sympathies during this time of loss. May God provide you with strength and comfort.

Karen, Adam, Hope and Brooke, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe and Tammie Williams

Karen we are thinking of you and the family. Praying your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. Sending our love.

Karen, Hope, Adam and Brooke our deepest prayers are with you all during this difficult time. We hope that your beautiful memories you have of Dennis/Dad will help your during these days. Sending you all hugs. Love Teresa, Mill, Derek and Haley View

With our deepest sympathy from Emmett Lee and Family.

So sorry for your loss. Karen,Hope,Adam and Brooke we are praying for your comfort.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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