James Calahan

Services for James Addison “Sugarman” Calahan, 81, Cleburne, will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, September 3, 2020 in Henderson Street Baptist Church. Pastor Neale Oliver will officiate. Burial will follow in Baker-Lain Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Calahan, Jeremy Calahan, Josh Calahan, Jamie Calahan, Brad Gatewood, Mark Torres, Jesse Torres, Eddie Calahan. Visitation will be from 6-8:00 P.M., Wednesday, at the church.

“Sugarman” Calahan passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 in Fort Worth. He was born April 3, 1939 in Cleburne to Lewis Wendel and Mary Oleta (Moore) Calahan. He married Janet Jacqueline “Jackie” Hughes on May 6, 1967 in Cleburne. Mr. Calahan retired from the Fort Worth Fire Department, where he had served for 26 years, as a captain. Before retiring, he was co-owner of Calahan Dry Wall in Cleburne.He was a Member of Henderson Street Baptist Church for many years and of New Hope Baptist Church.

Survivors include his son, Jeffrey Wayne Calahan; daughter, Jennifer Pruitt and husband Curtis; grandsons, Jacob Rhone and Joseph Pruitt; great grandchild, Rosalie Pruitt; sibling, Jerry Calahan and wife, Judy; sisters-in-law, Glenna Calahan, Judy Trice and husband Sonny, Ann Gatewood and husband, Steve; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mary Calahan; his wife, Jackie Calahan in 2015; twin granddaughters Jordan and Jadyn Rhone; and brother, Robert Calahan.