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John Calhoun Obituary
He is survived by his wife, one sister Jan Marciele (Joel) Philhours of Collierville, TN, daughters Aimee (Jon) Crask of Mattoon, IL, and Malinda (Ernest) Calhoun-Hurt of Arlington, TN, grandchildren Caitlinn (Dustin) Robinson, Dalton Calhoun, Tim Crask, and Nicholas Hurt, and great-granddaughter Olivia Robinson. He was proceeded in death by his mother, and one brother, Jacques Andre.
He was a proud veteran of the U.S Navy. He retired from the G.E. Lamp Plant in Mattoon IL where he was instrumental in the organization gaining VPP (Voluntary Protection Plan) status with OSHA. In 2020, he also retired from National Standard in Niles, MI.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church Bolivar, TN and had an unwavering faith in God. He was a man of great humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends and many more whose lives were touched by him.
A private celebration of life is being held in his honor by the family.
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Sandy Malone
April 22, 2025
I´m so sorry to hear about John´s passing. I am praying for all of his family.
George Weir
April 22, 2025
John was such a nice person. Rachel and I will sorely miss taking to him as we sat next to him on Wednesday night at church. Praying for comfort for family and friends.
Connie Sprague
April 22, 2025
Praying for the family during this
Colleen
April 21, 2025
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Charles & Alice Trantham
April 21, 2025
John was the sweetest person and our favorite instructor at Lake Land. He and Janie drove 4 hours and missed opening duck season for our wedding in 1990. That meant so very much to us. Thank you.
You will be missed John.
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Charles and Becky Frost
April 21, 2025
Charles and I are so sorry for the loss of John. Charles just told me this week he had been missing you both at church . Our prayers and love as you face the days and weeks without John´s physical presence here with you. May God give you comfort and peace as only he can at this time.
Dalton calhoun
April 21, 2025
Love you and miss you grandpa
Cindy Brown
April 21, 2025
John being his playful self, When he thought he wanted to be a motorcyclist. We will miss him so much.
Regina
April 21, 2025
I am so sorry to hear this. I have such great memories of your family while attending University Baptist Church together and our Mission Trip to Galesburg. My prayers are with you all.
Colleen Derscha
April 20, 2025
We will miss him!!
Colleen derscha
April 20, 2025
Colleen Derscha
April 20, 2025
We are so happy we spent time with you. Not knowing it was going to be our last!
Matt Brown
April 20, 2025
Preston sitting in the chair (that he still has) that uncle John made for him.
Jon Crask
April 20, 2025
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