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Horace Calder Obituary
He is survived by his second wife of 27 years, Elizabeth Wicks Calder "Nancy"; daughters, Judith C. Henry and Diana Lynn Denson; son, John D. Denson and companion, Chris Russell; son-in-law, Dan Beeler; grandsons, Daniel T. Calder and Toby Williams; great-granddaughter, Paxton G. Calder; cousin, C. J. Short; and other family and friends.
Mr. Calder served our country proudly in the Merchant Marines during WWII on Omaha Beach. He retired from Brown and Williamson after 36 years of service and was a member of Chesterfield Community Church. In his free time he loved listening to bluegrass music, watching NASCAR, and spending time with family, friends and his pets.
Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2010, at Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m. Sunday at the Petersburg chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Flowers are welcome or contributions can be made to Chesterfield Animal Shelter, 9300 Public Works Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorrris.com.
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Chris Russell
October 12, 2019
My most ❤ memory of Horace was his care for animals. Dogs, cats, deer, quail or raccoons. That place was a zoo. As much grief I gave him for doing so much rolled off his back and he kept on. Today my dearly missed friend, John and I have trapped over 20 cats to have neutered and released into our care. I think of you everyday I go out and talk to them and feed them. How every morning your routine started with making sure yours were okay. I get it now. Thank you for that lesson. I love and miss you still more every day
PS- Im choosing Son below, as he always called me that. (Warmnest)
Wendy Early
October 18, 2010
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Horace. Please accept my condolences and please know that your family is in my prayers. Love to all, Wendy Stewart Early
Chris Russell
October 17, 2010
My Dear Sir,
How I miss you already and am so sorry I could not attend your send off! I love you so much, your heart will continue to beat in mine! I now miss you from a distance, but am so proud that you were a major piece of my life! Take care, and until we meet up again.....
Your son, Chris Russell
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