James Douglas Callahan

James Douglas Callahan, age 85 of Jacksonville, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 in Cabot. He was born January 25, 1928 in Ellington, Missouri to the late Grover Cleveland and Eunice Belva Mooney Callahan. On January 27, 1951, he married Jane Higgins in Potosi, Missouri. Mr. Callahan was the owner and operator of Callahan Asphalt and Paving. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane on November 4, 2006; his beloved daughter, Elizabeth Mary Callahan; and eight brothers and sisters. He is survived by three children and their spouses; Sandie and Glen Miller, Dennis and Linda Callahan, Denise and Bob Rawnick; 10 grandchildren, Mollie, Gabriel, Teri, Charissa, Patrick, John, James, Adam, Sarah and Emily; ten great grandchildren; four sisters, Thelma, Faye, Nita and Eloise; and one brother, Buell. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Moore's Jacksonville Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 1, 2013 at Calvary Cemetery in Potosi, Missouri. Please sign the online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Moore's jacksonville Funeral Home. (501) 982-2136.