Ernest "Dee" Calahan

Ernest "Dee" Calahan, age 90, from Crossville, TN, passed away on January 19, 2022, at Heritage Care at Norterra in Phoenix, AZ. He was born on January 1, 1932, in Crossville, TN, son of the late Tommy Calahan and Ercil (Woody) Calahan. Dee served our Country in the United States Air Force. He also worked out of the Carpenter’s union as a Millwright and was a member of the Cumberland Homestead Baptist Church. He is survived by his Son - Charles "Chuck" Calahan and wife Karla of Parker, AZ; Grandchildren - Christina Hedgecoth, and Cody Calahan and wife Sarah; Great-Grandchildren - Noah, Masen, Hudson, Caleb, and Chloe; Sister - Betty Stubbs; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dee is preceded in death by his wife Frances "Sue" Calahan; Son - Michael Brent Calahan; and Brothers - Jim Calahan, Everett Calahan, and Bobby Calahan. Funeral Services will be held at Bilbrey Funeral Home on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 3:00 PM with Dr. Jared Moore officiating. Burial to follow at Green Acres Memory Gardens. Family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Cumberland Homestead Baptist Church. Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Services.