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2020
MELVIN CALHOUN Obituary
Melvin Calhoun
Born on February 17, 1924 in Talladega, Alabama. The oldest surviving son of 13 children of Mell K. Calhoun and the former Eliza Cole. He was preceded in death by Olivia, his wife of 44 years and Wayne, his second born child. Melvin departed his earthly abode on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the blessed age of 96.He is survived by three children: Melvin Keith Calhoun (Linda-deceased), Rev. Johnny R. Calhoun (Rev. Patricia), and Kaia Dolores Calhoun. Four siblings, six grand-children, six great-grandchildren, 13 nephews and nieces, and a host of cousins, extended family members, and friends.The Home Going celebration will take place Thursday, September 24, 2020. Wake 11:30 a.m. and funeral service at 12 p.m. at Plymouth Congregational Church, 5301 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20011. Expressions of Condolences may be sent to: 814 Falcon Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.
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Richard Brown Jr on Behalf of Mother Celestine Brown and Family
September 26, 2020
To Sis. Kaia, while we never met your father, we pray God's great peace always through our Lord Jesus Christ over all the family (John 14:27).
Charles T Sembly
September 21, 2020
To Elder Calhoun,
My wife Pamela and the Officers & Members of Union Bethel AME Church, extend our deepest condolences to you and your family during this period of bereavement. It is our hope and prayer, that your faith and trust in God will sustain you in this hour and in the days to come.
In His Service,
Pastor Charles T. Sembly,
The Officers & Members of Union Bethel AME Church, Randallstown, MD
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