Garrett Lee “Gary” Callihan Sr. of West Portsmouth died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born June 4, 1940, in Scioto County to the late Leslie Elmo “Tiny” Callihan and Charlotte Mae Young Callihan. Along with his parents Gary was preceded in death by a sister Joan McCallister. Gary was retired form the Ohio State Highway Patrol after 30 years of service, was a member of the Portsmouth Motorcycle Club, United Commercial Travelers and Civic Forum. He formerly attended Nauvoo United Methodist Church and currently attended Dry Run Church of Christ.

Gary is survived by his wife of 51 years Bonnie Jean Fucci Callihan, who he married on January 14, 1961; a daughter, Angel Kay Mitchell of Cincinnati; two sons, Garrett Lee “Gary” (Lisa) Callihan Jr. and Jerry Wayne Callihan both of West Portsmouth; six grandchildren, Tony Mitchell, Amber Neal, Kayla Callihan, Korie Callihan, Kacie Callihan and Kelsie Callihan.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2012, at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Mark Seevers officiating and interment in McKendree Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 p.m until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in Gary’s name to The Unverferth House, 190 King Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43201. The Unverferth House provides a home away from home for OSU Medical Center patients and their families. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.