John Brent “Byrd” Callahan
John Brent “Byrd” Callahan, 65, of Beaumont, died Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was born on April 2, 1958, in Beaumont to Joyce Faye Franklin and John Stephen Callahan. Brent graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Law. He retired as a claim adjuster.
Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife of forty-two years, Kathy Callahan; father, John S. Callahan; sister, Jan Callahan; nephew, Skyler Anderson; and great-niece, Scarlett Anderson.
Brent is preceded in death by his mother, Joyce Callahan.
A gathering of Mr. Callahan’s family and friends will be 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2024, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s.
Video
Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- March 1, 2024
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Tom and I send our love and sympathy to you and yours.
Kathy, you and Byrd helped me find my way around Harlingen Tx a long time ago. I always appreciated his kindness. So so sorry for your loss.
Kathy, Kenny and I are so sorry to hear about Byrd. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Coach, we are extremely sad to receive this news. You and your family have our sincerest sympathy.
Kathy, so sorry for your loss. Alway enjoyed my time with you and Byrd. Sure could tell that you to Loved each Other. He always had a Loving Heart. Byrd was a Good Man and a Good Brother-In-Law 🙏 🙏 🙏
Sending sincere condolences to the Callahan family in their loss of Brent. Brent’s Dad, John Callahan, was my coach 1967 & 1968. Nothing but admiration for the Callahan family. Special prayers being sent.
Deepest sympathy to all the family and especially to Coach John Callahan. It seems like only yesterday that Brent, as a very young child, would occasionally come to basketball practices at B.H.S. Purple Gym where his dad was my favorite coach. So very sorry for the loss.
Sending my prayers for comfort.
Sending prayers and comfort to Byrd’s family and especially Kathy.
I have such wonderful memories of you guys.
I hope you find comfort knowing he is not in pain anymore. He’s now is with the Lord and in peace.
Rip- Byrd
You will be missed
Leslie Reed
I was Coach Hastings wife and Kim’s mom. We all loved Byrd and he was always a pleasure to be around, so respectful to me, win or lose! I will never forget sitting in the stands and the first kid out of the locker room was him running over to take Kim from me. The stories we sat around and told years later still brings tears and laughter to me. I can just imagine Dick’s grin when he meets his basketball player once again in heaven!!
Fly high Byrd. You were always such a sweet guy in school. You will be greatly missed.
My prayers go out to Kathy and family. I know the heavy weight of grief you are carrying now . I hope you all find some comfort in knowing that he is at peace now and experiencing a joy that we can only imagine ! I loved my old friend dearly, so many memories flooding in…Rip Byrd, you will always be loved and greatly missed.
My dad was Byrd’s coach at French High School. I was probably 4 years old and Byrd would carry me on his shoulders around the gym. I thought he hung the moon – and my dad started calling me Byrd. My family still calls me Byrd to this day. Even though we haven’t been in touch with Byrd since those high school years – I still have great memories of him. I’m so sorry for your loss!
Kathy, so sorry to hear this. May prayers are with you.
Byrd Callahan was a terrific guy, we spent hours playing ball together at Rogers Park, or when he and his guys would come over to Forest Park’s gym on summer nights.
And his Father, Coach John Callahan, was my favorite coach ever. Praying for the family.
Rest in peace, Byrd!