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John Callihan Obituary

KINSTON - After a lifetime of devotion to God, John D. Callihan, 94, of Kinston, went to his eternal rest on Good Friday, April 18, 2014, after a brief illness. John served his country honorably in the Army Air Corp, 100 th Bomb Group of the Mighty Eighth during World War II as a mechanic on the B-17 bombers stationed in England where he met his wife Monica. John was well known as the owner and operator of Herring-Curle small engine shop. He attended Gordon Street Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 60 years, Monica Callihan; his parents, John Callihan and Lilly High Callihan; his brother Raymond, and his sisters, Gertrude and Ruth. He was also preceded in death by sons in-law, Henry C. Grant and Michael P. Rice. Left to carry on his legacy are his daughters, Bonnie Grant of Wilmington, and Debbie Rice Smith (Ray) of New Bern; five grandchildren, Stacie, Tony, Mandy, Vickie, and Michael; six great-grandchildren; his special "sweetie," Mattie Ham and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Gordon Street Christian Church with the Rev. Mark Benson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial with military honors will be held at 2 p.m. at Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, N.C. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the NC Lung Cancer Initiative 4000 Blue Ridge Rd. Ste. 170 Raleigh, NC 27612 www. initiativenc.org/donate or to Wounded Warrior Project 48999 Belfort Rd. Ste. 300 Jacksonville, FL 32256 or supportwoundedwarriorproject.org/ackgift2. Online condolences may be made to the Callihan family at cottenfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home. Sign the guest book at Kinston.com. (Paid obituary)

Published by Free Press from Apr. 22 to Apr. 25, 2014.
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So sorry about Uncle Dewitt. If mom and I had been aware we would have attended services. Will keep you all in our prayers. Sharon Clark Bullock (Becky Callihan Clark's daughter).

Sharon Bullock

April 28, 2014

Bonnie and Debbie, please accept my deepest condolence on the loss of your father. May the God of all comfort be with you and grant you peace at this time of grief.

Minnie

April 23, 2014

I worked with Mr. John @ Herring Curle for 2 yrs. He was one fine man and set a great example for me to follow. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Richard Daniels Jr

April 22, 2014

We are thinking of you, Bonnie & Debbie and families
Elwood Harper & Pat Lang aka Pat Harper

April 22, 2014

Debbie,
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.

Renae Dail

April 22, 2014

Debbie , Dennis & I send our deepest sympathy. We will continue to keep you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. Sending our love, Dennis & Adora Scott

Adora Scott

April 22, 2014

So sorry for your loss. During this difficult time "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you." James 4:8

Sarah

April 22, 2014

Dear Mike and Beckie,
Please accept my most sincere sympathy in the passing of your grandfather. After reading his obituary, I realized just what an interesting life and wonderful person he has been. I pray God will welcome him with open arms and I pray that your grief is lessened with each passing day. God Bless you and your family at this sorrow filled time and may He bring peace to all of your hearts.
Very sincerely,
Karen Russo

Karen Russo

April 22, 2014

Dear Bonnie and Family,
St. Stanislaus Church sends our condolences and our love. We are very sorry to learn of the loss of your father.

April 22, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. I had only met John a couple of times, but from my grandpa stories from the war, I had known him a while. I knew it would be a great story when my grandpa started it off "well John and I". Thoughts and prayers.

Traci Elder (Ewry)

April 22, 2014

Bonnie and Vickie and Charley, Paige called me yesterday to let us know of your Dad's passing.I have just read the wonderful tribute to your Dad in his obituary-what a fine man he was! My mother is having surgery tomorrow morning, so I may not get to see you at his service. Please know that the Sitterson Family is thinking about all of you at this time.

Brenda Sitterson

April 22, 2014

We will miss you, Mr. Callihan. What a wonderful gift you have been to all of us blessed to know you. Love to Debbie, Bonnie and all the grandchildren.

Mary Hill

April 21, 2014

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