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Frank Wayne Calhoun

Austin, Texas

1933 - 2021 (Age 88)

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Frank Wayne Calhoun Austin - Frank Wayne Calhoun, age 88, died Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Austin, Texas. A lifelong Texan, Frank was born April 15, 1933 in Houston to parents Ruby Edith Calhoun and Wilmer Cecil Calhoun spending his childhood mostly in Moody, graduating in 1950 as Valedictorian...

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David, sorry for your loss. In 1979 your Dad left his card on my door inquiring about a 2 bedroom apartment at The Leon. The rest is history. You called him Dad and I always addressed him as Mr Calhoun. I will miss your Dad , just as much as I missed my own dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Lee Ann, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of Frank

Rest In Peace, Dear Frank.

Frank was my lifelong mentor and dear friend. Frank hired me as his administrative assistant in January 1973, encouraged me to attend law school, kept me employed while attending law school, and supported my legal career through the next 40+ years. Through his mentorship, I became the first woman lawyer at my law firm, in March 1976. We kept up with each other through almost annual lunches, birthday cards, phone calls, and mutual friends. Always supportive, I was honored when Frank...

Frank was a delight to be around. We lobbied for the railroads in the 1990’s and I got to know him outside the Capitol too. He let me tag along on a trip to Big Bend and Chianti Springs. I talked to him a couple of times during the pandemic and he kept his spirits up. He could tell a lot of Texas tales and I am better off for knowing him. God rest his soul.