Dr. David V. Calvert, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 17, 2019.
David was born Feb. 26, 1934, in Chaplin. He graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1953. He attended college at the University of Kentucky where he met his wife of 63 years, Joyce Calvert. He then went to receive his PhD from Iowa State University in soil chemistry. He was also in the Air Force reserves.
He started his career at the University of Florida at the Indian River Field laboratory in 1963. He became the director of the Agricultural Research Center at UF/IFAS in Fort Pierce for 17 years. He retired from University of Florida as Professor Emeritus in 2010 after 48 years of service. Dr. Calvert developed a statewide, national, and international reputation in citrus nutrition and soil fertility research. His citrus research was immensely helpful to Florida, in particular to Indian River Citrus growers. David was a fellow in the American Society of Agronomy and honorary member of the Florida State Horticulture Society. He was president of the Board of Directors at Indian River Academy where his kids went to junior high and high school.
He retired in his home city of Fort Pierce and was a deacon of First Baptist Church of Fort Pierce and Westside Baptist Church. He had a strong interest in teaching youth at church and as a scoutmaster.
David loved fishing, hunting, camping, growing citrus and going to Kiwanis on Tuesdays. He enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and was known for his strong faith in Jesus Christ. He is missed greatly by his family and friends on earth, and joined his brother Charles Calvert and parents, Stanford and Willa Neal Calvert in heaven.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce Calvert; children, Victor Calvert and Yvonne Calvert; nephew, Stephen Calvert; sister-in-law Pauline Calvert; daughter-in-law, Kathy Calvert; and two grandchildren, Joshua Calvert and Kara Calvert.
A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Yates Funeral Home & Crematory in Fort Pierce, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, www.heart.org.
Yates Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Dr. Calvert, I am glad to have known you and to have had you in my life. I will continue to remember you fondly.
Robin Koestoyo
April 3, 2019
My sincere condolences in the loss of your love one as you endure these difficult day please draw strength from the words found at Isa 40: 10 and 13
March 23, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
March 22, 2019
Dear Joyce: Our heartfelt sympathy to you and the family in the passing of Dave. We always enjoyed talking with the both of you at church. Praying God to comfort you in this hour of sadness. Bill & Marty Medford, Cosby, Tennessee.
March 21, 2019
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
March 21, 2019
Dear Joyce and family,Words alone can never erase the pain experienced with the loss of a loved one. My family and I are praying for you and your family during the difficult time. God be with and bless all of you. With Deepest Sympathies
Ken Mascara
March 21, 2019
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