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Russell Callihan Obituary
Mr. Callihan was born in Jamestown, New York, the son of the late Allen L. and Pearl Bixler Callihan. He was a member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Callihan were Mercy Hospice Volunteers for several years. He retired in 1989 as president of Dresser/Marion in Marion, Ohio, manufacturer of coal mining equipment. Mr. and Mrs. Callihan moved to Conway in 1990 to make their home. He was predeceased by an infant son and daughter.
Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Janet A. Callihan of Conway; one son, Dr. Steven Callihan and wife, Teresa, of Myrtle Beach; three grandchildren, Erin, Shannon and Ryan Callihan; three sisters, Pat Cessna of Frewsburg, N.Y., Betty Dill of Bailey, Colo., and Sally Lacagina of Houston; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008 from Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, with Pastor Marion Brazell officiating.
A guest book is available at goldfinchfuneralhome.com and at MyrtleBeachOnline.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2105 Hwy 501 E., Conway, SC 29526 or to Mercy Hospice and Palliative Care, P.O. Box 50640, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.
Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Russell Callihan
5 Entries
March 22, 2009
Unc:
No time or no one .....
will ever take away the person you
made me become...... love Babsi Jean
Cathy Foley
May 5, 2008
Steve and Teresa
I know you have wonderful memories of times spent with your father. May they give you joy and let them make you smile. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy
Sean and Michelle Johnson
March 31, 2008
Dr. Callihan, Tersa, Erin,Shannon and Ryan: Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you the strength you need! Much love-
Debbie and Chris Griggs
Debie & Tom O'Stricker
March 29, 2008
Dear Jan, Steve and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Russ will be missed, we are grateful to have known him.
Debie & Tom
Connie Fahey, FSM
March 28, 2008
Dear Janet and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn Russ's death. Thank you for your years of service and love for Mercy Hospice and this mission of compassion and healing. May you find great comfort and peace during this time. May our loving God be with you in a special way as you celebrate Russell's passing into eternal life.
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