Jeff's life began January 21, 1963, in Watervliet, Michigan. He was a lifetime Watervliet resident, after graduating high school he continued his education becoming a diesel mechanic. Jeff worked as a fuel transporter for over thirty years and was just recently enjoying retirement. He loved his family, football and antiquing. Jeff was an avid collector of oddities. Jeff was loved by everyone and was a very loving, caring husband and father. He will be remembered as quite the jokester.

Jeff deeply loved his family and all his recently acquired family, his favorite nick name was daddy Jeff. The loving family he leaves behind includes: his wife Gerldine Callendar; son Seth (Jillian) Taylor; two grandchildren Thea and Dorian; his mom Shirley Callendar; two siblings Mike (Debbie Rushing) Callendar and Brenda Callendar; and many nieces and nephews.

Jeff died Saturday, November 22, 2025. He is preceded in death by a granddaughter Raina, his dad Richard Callendar, and a brother John Callendar.

Hutchins Funeral Home in Watervliet is assisting Jeff's family with cremation and there are no services planned. You are invited to leave a message of comfort for Jeff's family at hutchinsfuneral.com