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Calvin Bridgeforth Obituary
1964 - 2019
Calvin Bridgeforth was born January 12, 1964 in Memphis, TN along with his twin brother Carl to Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Kate E Bridgeforth. He graduated from Briggs HS in Columbus, Ohio. Calvin is preceded in death by his parents Sam Bridgeforth and Kate Robertson, younger brother Sam Bridgeforth Jr. and nephew Sentorius "Bo" Earthman. He leaves to cherish his memory his only son, Samuel Bridgeforth; sisters, JoWanda Earthman, Brenda Dixon, Dianne Cobb; brothers, Marvell Lyons, DaVern Bridgeforth and his twin brother, Carl Bridgeforth; in laws, Norman Cobb, Aplonda Bridgeforth and Sabrina Bridgeforth; aunts, Ora Williams and Mildred Dale; uncle, Tommy Riley; a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins. Calvin went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2019. Family will receive friends Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 from 10am-12noon at SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, 34 W 2nd Ave., Cols 43201, where service will begin at 11 am.
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Memories and Condolences
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Virginia Hailey
July 7, 2025
Such a loving and kind human being, your kindness will never be forgotten and cherished forever. We met for the first time as brother and sister in Ohio, the summer of The Family Reunion. Mama Katie was so loving and gentle, RIP.
Your Baby sister, Virginia Hailey
October 13, 2019
Mr. And Mrs. Larry Viney
Cee`Cee Ndd , Dot
October 5, 2019
Dot And , I Give Our Condolences As Well As Many Prayers And All Blessings As Can Be . We Are In Great Grief And , Feel Your Loss As To Him Being A Great Blessing To Have Him Apart Of Our Life's We Wish You The Best And , We Would Had Made Services But , Was Not Informed Please Contact Us If Possible ? Him And , I Would Love And Appreciate It 614 218 4403 Much Prays Much Love May Calvin Be With The Lord Watching Over Us
Michelle Daniel
October 5, 2019
Cal pal I will always remember you and the good times we had you were my ace in the hole my bestie rest easy my love and watch over us all
Alma Webter
October 2, 2019
To my niece and nephew Sabrina and Carl I'm so sorry for your loss love aunt Alma!!
Nicole Cardwell
October 2, 2019
To my Sister and brothers-in-law Carl I'm so sorry for the loss of Calvin, praying for the family. Love y'all!!!
Cyndi White
October 2, 2019
To Sabrina and Carl so sorry for you loss . Praying for your family. Cyndi
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Oct
5
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Short North Chapel34 West 2nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
Oct
5
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11:00 a.m.
Shaw-Davis Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Short North Chapel34 West 2nd Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
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