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Jimmie Calvert Obituary

Calvert, Jimmie Joe, age 72, retired welder of 35 years with Cessna Aircraft, and a United States Navy Veteran passed away March 24, 2008. Visitation Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10am-8pm family present 6-8 pm, funeral 2 pm Thursday, March 27, 2008 Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd, Derby. Graveside to follow at El Paso Cemetery. He is preceded in death by his wife Flora Faye, brothers Floyd, Glen, and Francis. Jimmie is survived by his daughters, Marsha (Tony) Mott, Andover, Judy Smith, Wichita, Dode (Greg) Evans, Wichita, Melinda (Kris) Meckenstock, Wichita, grandchildren, Jason (Jodi) Smith, Julie (Jason) McIlvain, Angela (Paul) Grimes, Adam Mott, Kyle Martin, Trent and Tyler Meckenstock, Andrea (Matt) LeFever, Shana Evans. 6 great grandchildren, sister, Ardonna Snide, Wichita. Memorials may be offered to the American Diabetes Association, 837 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211 or the Alzheimer's Association, 347 S. Laura, Wichita, KS 67211. Send condolences and view tribute at smithfamilymortuaries.com

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Published by Wichita Eagle from Mar. 26 to Mar. 27, 2008.

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Jerri Shulda

June 19, 2008

Judy Smith and Calvert Family Members, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts, always, and my prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. I miss all of you, and wish you the very best.

March 29, 2008

Judy and other Calvert Family Members,
We are sorry to hear of Jimmie's passing. He was a gentleman.

David & Louise Mc Phail
and families

Nola Martin and Wilma Mock

March 27, 2008

We were so sorry to see that Jimmie had passed away. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Rod Howell

March 26, 2008

It was a pleasure to have worked with Jimmie at Cessna. He was truely an amazing Man. We will all miss him.

Loiann Shaw

March 26, 2008

to the family of Jimmie, I worked with jim at cessna aircraft, we worked in the same building for 30 yrs. He was a good and funny guy. I'm very sorry for your loss.He well be missed. Loiann Shaw.

Everett Houser

March 26, 2008

My prayers go out to Jims family. I served with Jim through Navy Boot Camp and the four years on the USS LOS ANGELES CA 135. We had many great liberties together in the states and over seas. Always a GENTLEMAN,great ship mate and a good friend. Jim will be missed by all.

Barbara Jordan

March 26, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Calvert family at this difficult and sad time. May each of you find comfort in your memories of Jimmie and may God bless each of you. Larry & Barbara Jordan

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