10/29/2019
Paul David Callahan Obituary
Apr 16, 1945 - Oct 26, 2019
Paul David Callahan, 74, of Winfield, passed away on October 26, 2019 at his home.
He was born on April 16, 1945 in Charleston WV to the late Paul and Nadine Starcher Callahan.
Paul was a graduate of Cowen High School in 1963, graduated from Morris Harvey College in 1967, and then graduated from Marshall University with his Masters +30. He was a teacher, principal at George Washington High School, Superintendent of Lewis County Board of Education and later Assistant Superintendent of Putnam County Board of Education. After retirement from the education system, he put in many years with the WV Dept. of Agriculture and the Putnam PSD.
He was of Methodist faith as well as, an avid hunter and fisherman who enjoyed returning to Craigsville to the family farm.
Surviving him are his loving wife of 52 years, Sue Callahan, his son, Derek and Brittany Callahan and grandchildren Alexis and Christina Callahan all of Winfield.
The family will receive friends 6:00 – 8:00pm Tuesday October 29, 2019 at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane.
The Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday October 30, 2019 at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen WV with Pastor Keith Williams officiating. Burial will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Cowen WV.
There will be an additional visitation Wednesday, an hour prior to the service at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that Memorial Donations be made in Paul’s name to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road Hurricane WV 25526 is honored to handle the Callahan family’s arrangements in conjunction with Morris Funeral Home, 160 Railroad Ave. W., Cowen WV 26206.
