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Benjamin Callahan Obituary
Franklin Callahan, III
'Benny'
CONCORD -- Mr. Callahan, age 49, passed away Tuesday 1/9/2007 at NorthEast Medical Center. He had been in declining health, but death was unexpected.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday at 2:00 PM at First Presbyterian Church in Concord with the Rev. Dr. Todd Hobbie officiating. The family will receive friends after the memorial service in Davis Hall.
Benny was born May 19, 1957 in Surry County to the late Benjamin Franklin Callahan, Jr., and Maude O'dell Martin Callahan Simmons. He was employed as Vice President of Sales at The Resource Group/Telespectrum. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, an avid golfer and a sports enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife Robin Benson Callahan, daughter Caylan Noelle Callahan, son Denver Adair Callahan, brother James Newton Callahan of Dobson, NC and two half-sisters Susan Atkins and Amanda Lichvar, of Mt. Airy.
His two golden retrievers Kemper and Kobie were special family members also.
The Southeastern Guide Dogs, an organization that trains golden retrievers and Labs as guide dogs to help disabled people in our area, and they breed goldens and labs and cross breed them to train as guide dogs, is close to the heart of this family. In lieu of flowers, they please ask that memorial contributions be made in Benny's name to: Southeastern Guide Dogs, 4210 77th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221 attn: Kathy Becker.
Condolences may be registered at www.wilkinsonfuneralhome.com. Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the Callahan family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Callahan
Jim Cyrus
January 20, 2007
Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of my family. While in school I always considered Ben to be a good friend. Jim Cyrus Catawba Class of '79
Hayley Savage
January 16, 2007
Benny and I knew each other for almost 20 years. We were competitors in sales but friends always. He always called me "Hazel" each time I saw him at a conference. It just won't the same in this industry without him. He was a beacon.
carolyn comer
January 16, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Jimmy East
January 14, 2007
I am so sorry to here about Benny it was a shock to me he was from the same area where I live and he was well known for being such a great person and such a great ball player he will never be forgotten,my prayers go out to his family and friends
January 13, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of your lost and wish to extend my deepest sympathies and condolences. May God continue to be with you and guide you during this time.-Isaiah 51:12
Traci Shinault
January 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mark Merrill
January 12, 2007
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I had the pleasure of working with Benny will we were both at Somar back in the 1996-1997. Benny was always a great person to be around and my life is better for having known him. While I didn't know him at the time I got to see him play baseball for Oakland since I am a lifelong baseball fan.
Greg Jones
January 12, 2007
To Benny's Family:
I was shocked and really sad to hear about Benny's passing. I last spoke to him about 2 years ago, and really enjoyed the time working with him back in the late 90s at TeleSpectrum - I don't know of too many people that had the energy that he had. I'll miss you buddy.
Skip Pennella
January 12, 2007
I am very sorry to hear of Benny's passing, I worked with him at Telespectrum several years ago and came to both like and respect him, Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Matthew Gardner
January 12, 2007
Growing up in Dobson, North Carolina I saw Benny play basketball at Surry Central High School. He was just a smooth, lovable big guy the community embraced. I will never forget hearing Benny pitching for the Oakland A's on the radio Summer of 1983. His death is a shock. He was taken too soon.
Sherman, Jeane & Shane Wilson
January 12, 2007
worked for R. W. Virtue and with Greg Alcorn when Southern Alloy was started in 1977. Benny was a great guy and he gave our son, Shane, a signed baseball which he still has. He and Sherman talked sports all the time and I spent time sharing stories with Benny when SOMAR was still in business. Sherman is 6'5" and he and Benny shared great
height and a great love of hard work, fun with sports and just general friendship. We have kept up with him through Dick Virtue.
We share your loss of a great husband, a marvelous father and a wonderful friend to so many people.
May God bless you and your family during this difficult time and may He carry you through all the emptiness ahead.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and our love for Benny and all he shared with us. That baseball means so much to our son, Shane, who is working back at Dura-Bar since January 2nd.
Call us if we can ever help
Salisbury - 704-633-2420.
Love, Sherman, Jeane & Shane Wilson
Keith, Susanne, Christopher, Jeffrey Schafer
January 11, 2007
Robin and kids,
We were shocked to hear the news of Benny. Through the countless hours of ball games, we could always count on Benny's quick smile and hearty laugh.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Cooki Perkins
January 11, 2007
Robin and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Benny was such a great guy. Ken really enjoyed seeing him when he was in Seattle.
Charles Callahan
January 11, 2007
Robin and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at the time of great sadness. I am Benny's first cousin and will always cherish the memory of our carefree childhood days.
Craig Schmitt
January 11, 2007
Robin & Family
My deepest sympathy on Benny's passing. He will always be remembered with wonderful memories.
David Dye
January 11, 2007
Robin and Family,
Beverly and I send our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers. David and Beverly Dye, 1114 Asheford Green
Chris Hollamby
January 11, 2007
Robin and family,
All of us at TRG Customer Solutions want to express to you our deepest sympathy at your unexpected and sudden loss.
Benny was a popular and dedicated man whose charm and cheerful demeanor will be sadly missed by all of his many friends and colleagues at TRG.
Your family is in our thoughts at this very sad time for everyone.
Chris Hollamby
President
TRG Customer Solutions
Kimberly Vinoski-Williams
January 11, 2007
Robin: Mark and I were so deeply shocked and saddened to hear this news. Please know that you and the kids are in our thoughts and prayers. Benny will always have a special place in our hearts.
Lowell Alcorn
January 10, 2007
Benny was a bright star that, regrettably, burned out too, too quickly. I knew Benny for over 20 years and will forever miss his expressiveness (big smile and laugh, look of great concern), his enthusiasm, and his sense of humor. I used to live in Dallas and saw Benny in his Oakland A’s uniform when they played the Texas Rangers – That’s the memory I will remember. Benny, I’ll miss you.
Tom Bonebrake
January 10, 2007
Robin and Kids
I was shocked to hear the news. Like so many others,it's an honor to call Benny my friend. There are so many wonderful memories of times spent at Catawba with friends and teammates that I can't begin to name them all. Most important is the kindness and warmth that was always present wherever Benny roamed. My deepest sympathy and continued prayers go out to each of you.
God Bless.
Larry and Cindy McHale
January 10, 2007
Robin, Cindy and I remember Benny and his sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during these difficult times.
Kevin Gilmore
January 10, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about Benny. I will value the times I spent with him over the years we worked together. It was my honor to have known him and will miss being able to pick up the phone and hear that cheerful voice. You and the kids will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Melissa Kovach
January 10, 2007
Robin and Family,
I am so sorry to hear this news.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Melissa, Ashley, Hannah
Stewart J. Wolfenson
January 10, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Callahan family during this time of grief. May the memories of Benny's kindness bring comfort to the entire family.
Ken Smith
January 10, 2007
Robin,
Was really shocked when Chip Baker called me with the unfortunate news about Benny. You have my deepest sympathy and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers! A lot of great memories of you and his parents coming to watch him play when he was with the Yankees. I will never forget the time Benny, his dad, and I, going to a wings place during spring training and eating 200 wings between the 3 of us!
Pam Allison
January 10, 2007
Robin and Kids, I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Ben's passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Allison, Brandon and Ryan Rushing
Chip Baker
January 10, 2007
Robin & Family,
Benny was such a great family friend, and another "big brother" to me. Our hearts go out to you in this difficult time.
With thoughts and prayers,
Chip Baker (Julie & Katie)
Randy & Pattie Sossamon
January 10, 2007
Robin, Denver and Caylan,
We are in shock over the loss of Benny. As a neighbor and friend he meant a great deal to us and he will truely be missed. We trust that God will grant you comfort through this difficult time.
January 10, 2007
ROBIN AND KIDS, I'AM SORRY FOR YOUR
LOSS, YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND
PRAYERS. DARREN WIKE
Sandy Shepherd-Pardue
January 10, 2007
Robin and Family,
I am so shocked. I am so sad with you and your family. You have my deepest sympathy. May God be with you all always and especially at this time.
Pam Basinger
January 10, 2007
Robin and family,
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Pam and Danny Basinger
Paulette Thompson
January 10, 2007
To Benny's Family
My prayers are with you at this difficult time: I pray that God will grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding.
Mark Ritchie
January 10, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the family. I will miss Benny's terrific sense of humor.
Stacy Miller
January 10, 2007
Robin, Denver & Caylan... Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We are all so sad about Benny. We will treasure our memories of him, especially with the boys and basketball. Benny was such a great friend and we will miss him.
We love you all...
Stacy, Nicole, Tim, Lauren and Avery Miller
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