Thomas Callahan
July 23, 1953 — August 21, 2024
It is with a sad heart to announce that after a brief battle, our brother Tom succumbed to
cancer on August 21, 2024 in Albertville Alabama..
Tom was born as Hans Peter Brandner in Ludwigshafen, Germany, to Luise Dörr and
Hans Witman. He was adopted by USAF LtCol Joseph and Jenoise Callahan.
Tom proved to be a gifted High School wrestler and athlete. Tom earned a Bachelor’s in
Political Science and Criminal Justice from Connecticut University. While in the Army Tom
married Susan Humphries of Philadelphia Pa. Tom earned his second Bachelor’s degree in
Special Education from the University of Texas.
Tom taught and held certificates in Texas, Kansas, Colorado, and Indiana. He retired
after 20 years in education and settled in Albertville, Alabama, to be close to family. There he
made numerous friends and strong loving and caring relationships.
Tom was a voracious reader and loved dogs and cooking. He was a kind and selfless
man and loved by many.
Tom’s final days were spent in the loving and caring hands of angels at Shepherd’s Cove
Hospice in Albertville Al. The staff’s unselfish giving of themselves during Tom’s last stage of life
will never be forgotten as we are humbled by their Grace.
Tom will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.
Tom is preceded in death by his Fathers and Mothers. He is survived by his siblings
Marianne Leston (Al), James Callahan (Cecile), and David Callahan; his son Col. Sean
Callahan (Suk Ja Kim); grandsons William and Eli Callahan; and numerous cousins, nieces, and
nephews.
Tom selected cremation and did not desire a public service. In lieu of flowers, please
consider donations to Shepherd’s Cove Hospice in Albertville, an Animal Rescue/Shelter or
veteran’s charity.
