General "Ted" F. Callier

GENERAL “TED” F. CALLIER 1935 – 2024 General “Ted” F. Callier, age 88 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his residence. Ted was born on July 25, 1935 to General Alfred Callier and Alice Mae (Turner) Callier in Columbus, GA. He was raised and schooled in Columbus and he graduated from Spencer High School with the class of 1953. After graduating from high school, Ted enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and he proudly served his country for twenty-six and a half years. Ted served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in July of 1980. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force, Ted worked at Harris Corporation (satellite corps) for fifteen years until he retired in 1995. Ted had a beloved servant's heart. He was a strong man of God and showed it clearly through his active philanthropy. While living in California he rose to the rank of 32nd Degree Mason. He taught Bible Study Fellowship for four years for First and Second graders. He delivered Meals on Wheels for the Plattsmouth Senior Center for several years. However, Ted's passion was serving actively on the Board of Directors at the Open Door Mission for 35 years. Ted is survived by his wife: Mary Callier of Plattsmouth, NE; four daughters: LaVern Hogan of Pasco, WA, Deborah Moore of Seattle, WA, Benecia Callier of Seattle, WA, and Jaquline Callier of Seattle, WA; his son: Antonio “Tony” Callier of Seattle, WA; his step-daughter: Robin Kenna (Kevan Kenna) of Eatonville, WA; his step-son: Carl Edgell (DeeDee Edgell) of Papillion, NE, his numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; his brother: Benjamin Hadley of Florida; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents: General Alfred and Alice Callier, his brother: Alfred Hadley, his daughter: Cassandra Beth Landry, his grandchildren: Santino and Reuben Hogan, and great grandchildren: Jaliza Alabe and Johnathan Jo Johnson. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth with Pastor Michael Wolfe officiating. His Final Resting Place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Military Rites by the Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard, Military Funeral Honors Team of Bellevue, NE. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Open Door Mission at opendoormission.org. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com

General "Ted" F. Callier

July 25, 1935 - June 25, 2024