Rodney Brice Callahan

Rodney Brice Callahan was born in Phoenix, Arizona on December 5, 1957, to Rev. Dr. Denver and Pastor Charlean Callahan. In 1963 the family moved to Muskogee, Oklahoma to pastor what would later become Grace Cathedral. Rodney grew up and spent almost all of his life living in Muskogee. Through the school program, Rodney fell in love with the game of football. Naturally a tough kid, he enjoyed the way the game pushed him. He married his high school sweetheart, Letitia “Tish” Ann Lieb, in August of 1977. They had three amazing kids together. He was sure they could do no wrong and was convinced every babysitter was a liar (This sentence is false, Rodney deeply and intentionally instilled orneriness into all three children, continuing the legacy to his grandkids). After high school, Rodney started working construction on what would later become Georgia Pacific. This job later got him started on the ground floor of that company working his way up through shift work. He then worked for a year in Oklahoma City as a plant manager before coming back to Muskogee as a sales and service representative for paper mills in the region. During that time, he acquired his bachelor’s from Bacone College. He retired in January of 2021. After retirement, most days you could find him cutting it up on the Cherokee Trails golf course. For several years he has loved playing Fantasy Football and had some of the best times with the guys in his league. He could tackle almost any job in front of him. His activities varied throughout his life. He led a Young Adult Sunday School Class, ran a church bus route, and coached high school football for Grace Cathedral’s school, Pentecostal Academy Center. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He has raised beagles for fun and rabbit hunting. He loved cooking for the family, especially his famous Cajun boil. And for the last two years of his life, swimming pool aficionado. In the family, he was known for his level head and words of wisdom. He asked the tough questions and challenged his kids to see every scenario objectively. He was cool under pressure and quick to crack a joke. He loved to pester his grandkids and they loved coming back for more. Rodney Callahan passed from this life in the early morning hours on July 7, 2022. Rodney and his wife Tish passed away together in a house fire just short of 45 years married. He is survived by: His mother, Pastor Charlean Callahan 3 Children: Derek and wife Elizabeth Callahan, Andrea and husband Dustin Jones, and Jared and wife Ashley Callahan, 7 Grandchildren: Daniel Callahan, Emily Callahan, Matthew Callahan, Ryker Jones, Charli Jones, Joni Callahan, and Jack Callahan, His brother Denver “Denny” Callahan and wife Carol and sister Robin “Missie” Callahan, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and many other extended family. He is preceded in death by: His father, Rev. Dr. Denver Callahan. A Celebration of Life for Rodney Callahan will be held 2PM Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the First Assembly of God in Muskogee with Reverend David Roberts officiating. The family of Rodney Callahan has entrusted his care, service and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left for the family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Rodney Brice Callahan

December 5, 1957 - July 7, 2022