Jack Calvin

Jack Calvin obituary

Jack Calvin

Jack Calvin Obituary

Published by Houston Chronicle on May 15, 2012.
Jack Walsh Calvin, 78, of Galveston Texas passed away May 11, 2012. Jack was born in Harlingen, Texas on August 17, 1933 to Genevieve and Jack Earle Calvin and was the only child. Jack attended St. Anne's and graduated from St. Thomas High School in Houston on May 30th, 1952.
Jack loved horses, sports, and fishing in Port O'Connor with his family and friends. He was an avid reader and enjoyed old motion pictures and listening to the Blues as well as old country music. Jack was a pipefitter for Pipeline Local 798.
Jack is survived by his four loving children Donna Ann Katz, Kathryn Sue Moon-Styers, Jack Earl Calvin and Tracey Dee Calvin, five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Jack had many friends in his life including his ex-wife Ann Calvin.
Jack lived a colorful life and believed in doing things his way. Just like Frank Sinatra said "I did it my way"
In lieu of flowers please donate to: Galveston Island Humane Society.
Funeral Services are to be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Galveston on Thursday May 17th at 11:00 am.

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May 15, 2012

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Calvin. May you be comforted by knowing that there will be a end to all causes of death and the heartaches it brings.

Paige McLaren

May 15, 2012

Thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. So sorry for your loss.

May 15, 2012

Found out about your loss this AM and am most sorry. He and I experienced some interesting times back in the mid-seventies. God Bless!

Bob Ray

Maggie Rivers

May 15, 2012

May the family cherish the fond times of Mr. Calvin. May our heavenly Father continue to bless the family as they cope during this time of sorrow.

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May 15, 2012

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