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Calvin Hoover
1927 - 2013
Calvin Hoover
1927 - 2013
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BORN
1927
DIED
2013
Calvin Hoover Obituary
SHREVEPORT, LA- Calvin Hoover Payne, 85, left his earthly body Saturday February 23, 2013.
Services celebrating his life will be at Rose-Neath Southside Chapel Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Rev. Billy Franks, retired from Oakmont Church of God. Interment will follow at Forest Park St. Vincent Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Calvin (Hoover to some) was born December 31, 1927. Calvin served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Calvin was multitalented. He was very personable, a great neighbor, and loved animals. He had been a mail carrier and clerk, oilfield man, and an oil and gas lease salesman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob B. Payne and Edith Mae Causey Payne Crawford and step-father, Rev. M.B. Crawford. He was also preceded in death by all his sisters, Eunice Payne Hughes, Maxey Payne Jones Coon, and Oma Payne Goins.
Calvin is survived by his son, Mike Payne; daughter, Melissa Payne Reid; granddaughters, Deni Reid Troxclair, Rene Reid Beaubouef, and Sierra Marie Payne; great-granddaughter, Cala Fay Troxclair; special niece, Tami Jones Watkins and husband, Charlie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Reid, Todd Payne, Charlie Watkins, Ryan Bolton, and Ronnie Barnett.
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Tom Perry
February 27, 2013
Melissa,
You and your family are in my prayers.
Catherine and Ken Bass
February 26, 2013
We were neighbors across the street on Annette from Calvin for many years. We extend our deepest sympathy to his family during this difficult time.
Jeff, Stacy & Forrest Forte
February 25, 2013
They don't make them like Calvin anymore. He was a wonderful neighbor all those years on Annette Street. We will never be able to forget him and the kindness he showed our family and Jake. We are praying for his family during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Karen Cid
February 25, 2013
Payers for your family Melissa.
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Diana Demascal
February 25, 2013
Melissa - my prayers are with your family as you go through this difficult time. May you have peace that only He can provide.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
February 25, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Calvin Hoover Payne our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Calvin. And to Calvin it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II and the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Navy. Calvin, you are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Calvin's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
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