Miller Joseph Callahan left this world April 2, 2026 to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom he loved.
Miller was born July 19, 1967 in Butler, MO.
He relocated to Harrisonville, MO in 1969 and remained there until his death. He was 58.
Miller’s first job was at age 11 (he was already 6 ft tall). He was the dishwasher at The Hotel Harrisonville on the square before it was lost to fire in 1983.
He was the manager of the Harrisonville Dairy Queen for a number of years before finding his true calling. He found great fulfillment in the role of support staff/care giver for the local care providers of disabled adult men. He loved his “boys,” as he called them. He took care of his boys even while dealing with his own disabilities! Due to ongoing challenges with his own health, he chose to retire in 2019.
Miller loved music. He was a DJ (Miller Man in the Morning), a talented guitarist, and could remember every song, artist, and band he’d ever heard. He even made up his own songs.
After Primary Progressive MS and Hydrocephalus took his ability to play the strings, he would air-drum, air-guitar, and sing along – even when he did not know the song or all the lyrics, both of which occurred rarely.
Miller never blamed God for the MS or Hydrocephalus. Rather, he made them an integral part of his ever-deepening love of Jesus. He never let an opportunity to praise God in word or song pass him by without deliberate and mindful words of gratitude. His faith in Jesus was unshakable and lead him boldy into heaven.
Miller was preceeded in death by his parents, Les and Jessie Bailey, his 1st wife of 25 years, Debbie (Huntsucker) Callahan.
Miller is survived by Alicia Callahan, his wife of 13 years, his 5 children: Kyrie, Ian, Julianna, Bobbi Jo, step-son Bradley (Alicia), and his sister Melissa. He is also survived by his 7 awesome grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and his extended in-law families.
We praise God for the gift he gave us of Miller Joseph Callahan. “Precious In the sight of the Lord is the death of his Saint” Psalm 116:15
Soli Deo Gloria
In lieu of flowers Donate in Miller’s name to the local food pan Where you may live.
Graveside service date and time is pending for more information contact a family member for information.
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