Bradley Eugene Callahan, 86, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Louisville after an extended illness. He was born in Adair County on June 6, 1939, a son of the late Henry Coy and Eva (Wise) Callahan.
Mr. Callahan was a former farmer and had also worked tirelessly as a logger and tree trimmer. He was a man of many hobbies, but he was most passionate about time spent with his family. Although he loved relaxing with a western movie on TV, he spent a great deal of his years instilling a solid work ethic in his grandchildren, and cherished the times his great-grandson Carson helped tend to his rental properties. His love for his wife was paramount to all of that; not a day went by that he didn’t express his deep affection for her.
SURVIVORS:
His beloved wife: Linda (Reed) Callahan
3 children: Carolyn Ford of Elk Horn, Ronnie Callahan of Greensburg, and Connie Burress & husband Jimmy of Elk Horn
11 grandchildren including Ricky Ford, Jr. & wife Shelly, David Ford & wife Krissie, and Carson Ford
Special nephew: Larry Clements
A host of other family members & friends
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Ricky Ford; a daughter, Juanita Callahan Tucker; and seven siblings: Margaret Stultz, Virginia Ewing, Mattie Belle Callahan, Harold Callahan, Eddie Callahan, Coy Callahan, and David Callahan; and one grandchild.
Funeral Service: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00amET (10:00amCT) at L.R. Petty Funeral Home in Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Fred Sheridan officiating
Burial: Callahan Cemetery in Feathersburg
Visitation: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET (4:00pm-7:00pmCT)
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
