Thomas Andrew “Tom” Callahan Jr., 75, of Foxport, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at UK Medical Center in Lexington. He was surrounded by his family.
Born in Buffalo, New York on January 22, 1947, he was a son of the late Thomas Andrew Callahan Sr. and Vivian Opal Ellis Callahan.
Tom worked for Browning Manufacturing, retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed being outdoors where he would hunt and fish. He loved spending his free time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Tom was known for his larger than life personality and his ability to never meet a stranger. He attended Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.
Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Judy Clark Callahan; three children, Jennifer Lynn (Mark) Selby, Kevin Thomas (Teresa) Callahan, and Greta Ann (Lester) Hall; a stepdaughter, Melissa Williams; a brother, Bob Callahan; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Callahan; seven grandchildren, Kyle (Brittney) Bjorklund, Dylan (Cassie) Bjorklund, Victoria (Jacob) Fryman, Curtis Brewer, Kelcie Callahan, Landon Hall, and Maggie Hall; and five great-grandchildren. Many extended family members and friends also survive who will mourn his passing.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret “Peggy” Fearin Callahan; a brother, Joe Callahan; and a sister-in-law, Caroline Callahan.
Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 15, 2022, at the Pleasant Valley Church of Christ with Bro. Dylan Bjorklund and Bro. Tom Mitchell officiating.
Tom will be laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Visitation will be after 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 1669 Pleasant Valley Road at Wallingford.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sugarloaf Christian Camp (C/O Willie Martin, 647 Prater Road, Wallingford, KY 41093).
Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg is caring for Tom and his family.
Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.
