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Perry Calvin Obituary
PERRY CALVIN: Father, husband, firefighter
Perry Calvin, 37, died responding to the fire at the fertilizer plant. His father, Phil Calvin, said Perry, a husband and father of two boys ages 9 and 2, was looking forward to his wife having a new baby around Thanksgiving.
He was a volunteer firefighter at the Navarro Mills and Martens fire departments and was attending EMS classes in West. He also was a student at the Hill County Fire College.
He was a self-employed farmer and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed horseback riding, rodeos, fishing and spending time with his family, a funeral home obituary said.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Ann Calvin, two sons, his father, a brother, two sisters, grandmother, nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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30 Entries
May 24, 2014
My prayers go out to the surviving family and friends may the God of comfort continue to bless you and yours especially after such a tragic loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. 2 Cor. 1:2,3.
-M `H
May 13, 2014
"For look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth; And the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come into the heart"...Isaiah 65:17
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I have nothing but respect and admiration for people who extend themselves on behalf of others, you are in my prayers.
May 19, 2013
Words can not express the terrible loss so many are feeling with your passing. You were a one of a kind person who always put everyone before you. You will forever remain in our hearts and memories!!!!!! R.I.P dear friend till we meet again. We love you!
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Ashley Tompkins
May 2, 2013
Becky, I only knew you for a short time but you and your friends and family welcomed me and my child with love into your hearts and I am truly sorry for your loss! You have beautiful boys and from hat I hear another on the way! May The Lord bless an watch over you and your family and I pray you all heal with eternal power! :)
Angela Pena
May 1, 2013
RIP Perry U Will B Missed Dearly, My Condolence Goes To d Calvin Family.
April 30, 2013
Words of comfort.
2 Cor.1:9 In fact, we felt within ourselves that we had received the sentence of death. This was that we might have our trust, not in ourselves, but in the God who raises up the dead.
Margaret Tabors
April 29, 2013
Perry will miss you dearly you was one of a kind thanks for being port of the family to all us. and being a great friend .we will all meet again on day .R.I.P
Rankin Family
April 27, 2013
Perry Calvin wore many hats…….
He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father and a friend,
A cowboy, a firefighter, a bullfighter…the list never ends.
Through his life we saw joy, firm beliefs, no regret and no fear
His death mirrored his life. He gave his all to help those far and near.
He left a Texas sized void in our hearts when he exited this life a hero that day,
But if he had to do it all over again, he wouldn't have had it any other way.
Rest in Peace Perry, our friend, as you blaze the trails of Heaven above.
May God bless and comfort your friends and family with overwhelming love.
Bro. Joel Densman
April 26, 2013
It was an honor to help drive the Perry family to the memorial in Waco to honor Perry and the others. I know they are proud of him. It is my prayers for them in the days ahead that God gives them strength, comfort, rest, great memories, and a peace that passes understanding.
Shelley
April 25, 2013
May knowing you're in the hearts and thoughts of others help you and yours through this time of sorrow.
Sam and misty Haynes
April 25, 2013
May God lift you up and give you strength our thoughts and prayers are with you
April 24, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Perry was a sweet man.
With love, Robin Burton Donaldson & Ceci Burton Hinojosa
kevin castle
April 23, 2013
Praying for the family R.IP
April 22, 2013
My condolences to the Calvin family. May you find peace in the memories and may God's promise at Acts 5:28,29 bring you comfort.
Perry and Becky Calvin with their boys.
LaDonna Jones
April 22, 2013
Becky, our love and prayers are with you and the boys. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort and peace. You have a beautiful family.
God Bless and Keep you.
Curtis & LaDonna Jones
z J
April 22, 2013
My prayers are with the family of a hero.
April 22, 2013
My deepest sympathies are with the Calvin family and friends. Romans 15:33.
Mary
April 22, 2013
My condolences to his family. Rest in peace.
Tiffany Lightfoot
April 22, 2013
RIP my sweet friend. You will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with the Calvin family at this diffcult time.
The Earland Family
April 22, 2013
I am so sorry for your great loss. I pray that your memories of your loved one and the love of God will see you through this time of grief.
April 22, 2013
WE WILL ALL MISS YOU MY FRIEND, YOU WERE A BIG PART OF ALOT OF PEOPLES LIVES, THANKS FOR BEING PART OF OURS AND BEING OUR FRIEND. BECKY, IF YOU OR THE BOYS NEED ANYTHING JUST LET US KNOW, GOD BLESS. GOODPASTER FAMILY {HUBBARD, TX}
Marie Wafer
April 21, 2013
RIP Perry.A great hero.My God bless your family.Gone but will not be forgotten
Tammy Bell
April 21, 2013
May God be with you and your family. Perry will be missed by all. We will keep you in our prayers.
Scott Chamberland
April 21, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
R/C Bucher
April 21, 2013
Rest in peace.
April 20, 2013
Becky, I am so so sorry about Perry. I just found out today. May God bless you, your sons and all of your family.
God Bless and keep you
Love you, Clauda
April 20, 2013
Becky, the Bobby New family has you and the kids in our prayers forever.
Bobby, Sue and Adrienne New.
JoAnna Pesek
April 20, 2013
You heroic light will always shine in my heart!
John Lowder
April 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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