of Benton, AR
July 15, 1944 - August 27, 2023
James Carroll Callahan, 79, of Benton passed away on August 27, 2023.
James was born in Traskwood, Arkansas to John and Elberta Callahan on July 15, 1944. He served in the United States Army and worked at Alcoa for forty-three years. He enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones.
James was survived by wife of 55 years, Kaye Callahan; daughters, Elizabeth Callahan-Fisher (Mark) and Katherine Knight (Matthew); grandchildren, Ally Beaird (Robert), Bren Axton Mitchell (still hoping for Johnny Depp), Brooke Shaw (Dillon) and Matilda Callahan; great grandchildren, Chloe Neal, Kylie Loredo, Deklyn Lyons, Bowen James Lyons, Kenley Shaw, Witten Beaird, Aspen Beaird and a host of nieces, nephews and life-long friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Stephen James Callahan.
A graveside service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 11:00AM. Visitation will be held at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home (6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, AR 72015) on Friday, September 1, 2023 from 6 to 8PM.
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8 Condolence(s)
Voncille Davis
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Kaye, Elizabeth, Katherine and family, I’m so sorry to learn of James passing. My heart goes out to you in your loss. I drove passed the house yawl use to live in off Smithers the other day and wondered how you were doing. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Voncille
Pam Newcomb
Friday, September 29, 2023
So sorry to hear about this. Sending prayers and thoughts for this family.
Jackie and Carolyn Mills
Friday, September 1, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss!! Your all in our Thoughts and Prayers!!
Carol Friend
Friday, September 1, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My husband, Don Friend, worked with James in the Mines at Alcoa for many years. He thought a lot of James. James was a good friend to him.
Praying for your family.
Lucia Bellonzi
Friday, September 1, 2023
a strong hug and deepest condolences to Mrs Kaye, Elizabeth, Kathrine and the whole family, I am close to you even from afar in this painful loss all my love and prayers
Karla Leonard
Thursday, August 31, 2023
So sorry for your loss! He was such a sweet man! Prayers for the family.ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Erin Oswald
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Bren, Ally, and family.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious grandad. I know he was so special to you. I’m praying for peace as you reflect on his life and the wonderful memories you’ve made together. ♥ï¸
Carl and Martha
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Kaye, Liz and Katherine, we share your sorrow over the loss of our precious James. We will have him forever in our hearts. So many wonderful memories. Kaye, none better than the two of you. I remember so many good things you did for so many people so unselfishly. May God comfort you in the days ahead, and we will be there for you.