Sam Dale Callahan of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas. Sam was born March 3, 1942 to Sam Eugene Callahan and Johnnie Mae Callahan in Booneville, Arkanas. Sam was 82 years old. He was a member of Haw Creek Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.
When Sam was a young man, he served in the United States Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. It was during his time stationed at Fort Chaffee that he met his wife Meredith Sue Campbell. They married and made their home in Waldron. Sam went to work for Arkansas Valley Electric and later retired after 40 years of dedicated service. When Sam wasn’t working for the REA he had a lucrative side hustle of scraping out copper. It was hard work and it took a little while but it was something he enjoyed and he was able to continue for many years after retirement. Sam looked forward to his weekly card games with his friends and the occasional trip to the casino.
Sam is survived by one son, Sam Lynn Callahan and wife Melissa of Waldron, Arkansas. Sam will forever remain in the hearts of his two grandchildren: Chris and Brittney Callahan of Washington and Mackinzie Callahan (Ty Goff) of Conway, Arkansas and great grandchildren: Dominic Shores, Hadley Shores, Brantley Callahan, LilyAnne Callahan, Jettson Callahan and bonus great granddaughter, Haven Shores. Sam is also survived by one brother in law John Ray Williams and wife Sharon, close cousin Nancy Davis of Missouri. He will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends and loved ones.
Sam was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Sue Callahan, parents Sam Eugene Callahan and Johnnie Mae (Speer) Callahan and two sisters: Mary Callahan and Kathleen Minden, one granddaughter Suzannah Callahan Shores, brother in law Charles Minden and one niece Patricia Minden.
Sam’s life celebration will be 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Sam’s visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, Saturday, January 11, 2025 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Honorary pallbearers will be present and former co-workers of Arkansas Valley Electric Co. and his card playing buddies.
You may leave words of comfort and remembrance for Sam’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.
