Bradley Eugene Callahan, 86, of the Elk Horn community, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 in Louisville at the University Hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Adair County on June 6, 1939.
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 wife: Linda (Reed) Callahan
2 daughters: Carolyn Ford and Connie Burress & husband Jimmy, both of Elk Horn
1 son: Ronnie Callahan of Greensburg
11 grandchildren including Ricky Ford, Jr. & wife Shelly, David Ford & wife Krissie, and Carson Ford
Special nephew: Larry Clements
A host of great-grandchildren
Several other relatives & friends
FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, June 23, 2025 at 11:00amET at L.R. Petty Funeral Home
INTERMENT: Callahan Cemetery
VISITATION: Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pmET at the funeral home
L.R. Petty Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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