James Calhoun Obituary
James Watts Calhoun, 85, of North Palm Beach, Florida, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010.
He was born on October 2, 1924, in Charlottesville, Virginia. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1948 with a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He was preceded in death by Frank Harrington Calhoun and Hannah Morris Calhoun; and his wife of 56 years, Nancy Potwin Calhoun.
He worked at Calhoun Chevrolet from 1950 until 1958. Jim and family moved to North Palm Beach in 1961, he worked 26 years at Pratt and Whitney as a Fuel Pump Engineer. He was a charter member of First Presbyterian Church in North Palm Beach.
The remaining family are as follows, Stephen and his wife, Teri, of Jupiter, Florida, Margaret C. McKinzie of Wilmington, North Carolina, Thomas of North Palm Beach, Florida, Carolin C. Hedrick and her husband, Donald, of Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, Lois C. Mercer and her husband, William, of Raliegh, North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Niki Gourley and her husband, Steven, Sandi Blystone and her husband, Andy, Jennifer McKinzie, Tracey McKinzie, Timothy McKinzie, Brittany Hedrick, Sarah Hedrick, Amanda Mercer, and Heather Mercer; and great-grandchild, Elijah Gourley.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach, 717 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach, Florida.
The family will receive friends after the service in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations in memory of Jim be given to First Presbyterian Church of North Palm Beach.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1 Entry
Ralph Arendt
April 22, 2010
I was fortunate enough to have known Jim for many years during our careers at Pratt & Whitney. He was both a friend and an inspiration to many of the people who knew or worked with him. He will be fondly remembered by many.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in James Calhoun's name
People and places connected with James
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support James's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James Calhoun's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored