Charles Daniel Callan

CHARLES “CHUCK” DANIEL CALLAN

With the guiding light, the Lord led Charles “Chuck” Daniel Callan, 83, to his forever heavenly home on Friday, September 17, 2021.  Chuck was born on November 3, 1937, to the late John and Gertrude Callan.  He was a resident of Jasper, TN and was married to Carolyn Hall Callan.   Chuck had served in the United States Air Force.  Chuck was also a member of the Veterans of Underage Military Service. He was 14 when he joined the Air Force. Chuck had lied about his age in order to enlist in the U.S. Air Force and was given a honorary GED in 2014.  Chuck was proud to be a member of VUMS and sported a special tag on his car for this.  He had been employed before retiring with U.S. Pipe in Chattanooga, TN as an electrician.

Chuck loved his family, his mighty powerful God and was of the Catholic faith.  Chuck worshipped his family, his grandchildren and his dogs, Lady and Fiesty.   He was avid follower and supporter of the Atlanta Braves.  Chuck enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and was huge supporter of the South Pittsburg Pirates.

He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Gertrude Callan.

Charles leaves his precious memories to the love of his life his wife of 16 years, Carolyn Hall Callan; daughters, Debbie (Nick) Ulatowski, Shirley Meyers and Adria (Jonathan) Sherrill; brothers, Arthur (Rose) R. Basso, Donald (Kathy) Basso and Raymond Basso; sister, Ada May; grandchildren, Amber Ulatowski, Braden Sherrill and Brooklyn Sherrill, several nieces and nephews and treasured friends.

The family will have a private Military Honors Memorial Service conducted by the Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard along with graveside service on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 1:00 pm CST with Pastor Roger Webb officiating at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens.  Due to the Covid concerns, the family has requested the service will be for immediately family only.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, TN  37347, 423-942-9500.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com

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