The community of Jasper, Alabama is mourning the death of Justin Calloway, a beloved husband, father, and coal miner who died in a tragic underground work accident, leaving behind a grieving wife, two young sons, and loved ones struggling to process an unimaginable loss.
Calloway, 24, lived in Jasper and worked as a Longwall Electrician at Warrior Met Coal. He had been married to Katelyn Calloway since May 2021 and was remembered most for the love and devotion he poured into his family. In a heartbreaking tribute, Katelyn shared that she was preparing dinner and getting their children ready for bed on July 1 when she received a call that Justin had been involved in an accident underground. Before she could reach him, she was told he could not be saved.
Katelyn described Justin as the best father their two boys could have asked for, calling him her best friend, the love of her life, and the steady heart of their home. She wrote that their son Luka is struggling to understand the loss, while baby Baylor will grow up knowing his father through stories and photographs. Her words captured the depth of the grief now surrounding a young family whose future changed in an instant.
Justin Calloway will be remembered in Jasper for his devotion to his wife and children, his hard work, and the love he gave so freely to those around him. His passing leaves an enormous void, but the memories he created with his family will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew him.