Corbin “Jerry” Callahan, Jr., 83, of Westport, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1938 in Viper, Kentucky the son of Corbin and Raney (Stacy) Callahan. Jerry was a farmer and had been a Westport area resident since 1953. He enjoyed coon hunting and squirrel hunting. He married Mary Kathy Powers on December 5, 1981 in Westport. She preceded him in death on August 9, 2016. Survivors include his daughter, Kim (Greg) Thompson of Indianapolis; his sons, Rick (Valeria) Callahan of Edinburgh, Tim (Robin Carmer) Callahan of North Vernon; his sisters, Rose Pratt of Viper, Kentucky, Rachel (Ronnie) Moffett of Greensburg and Berniece (Tom) Vanderpohl of Laurel; his brothers, Johnnie (Ellen) Callahan of Westport, James (Bertha) Callahan of North Vernon, Isaac (Bonnie) Callahan of Westport, Harold Callahan of Westport and Coolie (Joyce) Callahan of Missouri; his 14 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his sisters, Vada Tucker and Emily Brancamp and his brother, Leonard Callahan. Following his wishes he will cremated. A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Bass & Gasper Funeral Home in Westport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bassgasper.com
