Glen William Callihan

Mr. Glen Callihan, age 89, of Blue Ridge, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his home. Mr. Callihan was born April 26, 1932, in Blue Ridge, GA, to the late Davis and Izora Dillbeck Callihan. He was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, where he was a song leader and taught Sunday School for over 50 years. Glen was an Army Veteran serving in combat during the Korean War. He enjoyed going to revivals and singings and liked operating heavy equipment, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren. Glen was preceded in death by his brothers Dennis, Gene, Paul Frank Callihan, sisters, Pauline Callihan, Sue Jones, Shirley Jones, and Wife, Grace Collis Callihan.

He is survived by his sons, Bob( Sherry Henderson) Callihan, Ricky Wayne(Starr) Callihan, daughter, Brenda (Jessie) Millsaps; all of Blue Ridge; sister, Maggie Workman, grandchildren, Heather Watkins, Jessica (Michelle) Cox, Candice (Scott) Ray, Jacob (Erica Davis) Callihan, Dakota (Brittany) Christmas, Cherish Christmas and special grandchild, Michael Earley; great-grandchildren, Gracie Watkins, Caroline Ray, Rylin Christmas, Dillon Christmas, William Callihan, and Emmalyn Callihan. Numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.


Funeral services: Saturday, June 26, 2021, at 2:00 pm at the Mount Moriah Baptist with Rev. Jerry Banks, Rev. John Newton, and Rev. Robbie Chastain officiating. Music provided by: Nancy Watkins, Joel Collis, Michael Earley, and Betty Hawkins. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers: Jake Callihan, Scott Ray, Ed Hawkins, Brad Hawkins, Tim Phillips, and Mike Phillips.

The family will receive friends at the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Friday, June 25, 2021, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.

Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home, you may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.