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Calvin Jones
1970 - 2025
Calvin Jones
1970 - 2025
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BORN
1970
DIED
2025
Calvin Jones Obituary
Calvin Jones was a star running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who later won a Super Bowl ring playing with the Green Bay Packers.
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Tony
May 3, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of this great person who played and loved the game of football Calvin Jones, gone to soon. Calvin Jones was a star running back for the Nebraska Cornhuskers who later won a Super Bowl ring playing with the Green Bay Packers. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Calvin Jones. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Calvin Jones. May the love and the special memories you shared with him as a devoted husband, loving father, dear son, and friend show just how much our lives were touched by him. He had a tremendous career and accomplishment.
Mark Casanova
March 24, 2025
Got to meet Calvin Nov. 24th 2019 at an autograph signing in Rosemont Illinois. He was a great player and a class act. He will be missed. God Bless you Calvin !
jenee Emlyn
January 29, 2025
I am so sorry about Calvin's loss. The Jones family has my deepest condolences and I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. As you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you "everlasting comfort" (2 Thess. 2:16).
Rhonda Doss Foreman
January 28, 2025
In high school Calvin was the coolest , sweetest person with a great smile and a standout athlete to boot. RIP classmate, so sorry this happened to you, and at so young! Omaha Central Eagles and Nebraska Cornhusker legend!
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Mr.Jr.
January 28, 2025
My Condolences.
RB
January 28, 2025
Calvin was such a great football player, winning a Super Bowl in his career. He was a credit to the NFL. Sincerest condolences to the Jones family, truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you all to help you through this very difficult time of his passing.
DE
January 27, 2025
Condolences to Calvin´s family. May Almighty God comfort the family during this difficult time. Also may the fond memories always be cherished.
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