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Calvin FOREHAND Obituary

FOREHAND, Calvin J. Jr. 93, of St. Petersburg, retired Army Sgt. Maj., passed on Saturday, October 29, 2022, with his wife, Gail, by his side. Calvin was born October 1, 1929, in St. Petersburg, FL, to the late Calvin J. Forehand, Sr. and Mildred Brown Forehand. Calvin was the eldest of seven siblings, of whom four preceded him in death, Arletha, Douglas, Dr. Will Otis, and Alvin; also his wife of fifty years, and mother of their six children, Leona Bryant Forehand. Calvin graduated from Gibbs High School in the class of 1947, attended Xavier University in Louisiana, and received a bachelor's degree in behavioral science from National Louis University in Indiana. Calvin's memories will be forever cherished by his wife, Gail; and his six children, Grayling (Jocelyn), Karen, Andae (John), Adrienne, Brian (Sharon), and Calvin (Casandra); brothers, Ray and Vernal (Y'von); sister-in-law, Delora; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Memorial service, Thursday, December 1, 2022, 11 am at Bethel Metropolitan BC, 3455-26th Ave. S. A McRae Service

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Published by Tampa Bay Times from Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, 2022.

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Alton Taylor

November 17, 2023

I met Mr. Forehand around 1982 in Hampton , VA . If I remember correctly Mr and Mrs . Forehand came to see their Daughter participate in a Track Event. Mr. Forehand inspired me to come work for His company although I started with Mrs Forehand company. I can say coming to DC as a young Man by way of Mr. Forehand gave me a lot of Life experiences that I will never forget. Especially working on some of the prestiges Contracts in Security he had obtained over the years. May he continue to R.I.P

Brenda Mims Martin Foster

December 4, 2022

"LIFT UP THINE EYES TO THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH OUR HELP,ALL of OUR HELP COMES FROM THE LORD" PRAYING FOR ALL of OUR DEAR COUSINS AND THE ENTIRE FOREHAND FAMILY EVERYWHERE(OUR MATERNAL GRANDMOTHER RIP ANNIE FOREHAND ROBINSON/OUR MATERNAL GREAT GRANDPARENTS RIP CALVIN & AMANDA FOREHAND/OUR MOTHER RIP AMANDA ROBINSON BUTLER MIMS,RIP FATHER WILLIE MIMS SR) MUCH LOVE, Brenda Mims Martin Foster & BUTLER MIMS COUSINS

Carlotta Mitchell daughter of Enda Anderson

December 3, 2022

So Very Sorry for Your Loss from the family of Edna Anderson

Angela & Stephen House

November 30, 2022

Ms. Karen Forehand & her family:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the love of God surround you all during this challenging season. Know that we love you.

Alvita Frye

November 30, 2022

My mother Queen and Adrienne and Andae were friend when I was a little girl. I remember learning how to swim in their pool and having sleepovers with the twins.

Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Alton Taylor

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Jean M. Johnson

November 29, 2022

To Adrienne & Family: May your Dad Rest In Paradise and God Give you the strength to carry you through.

Shirley Smith-Hayes

November 28, 2022

Calvin's Mom was my oldest Aunt , Eula Brown's first cousin, out of Montezuma, Ga. , my hometown. I met Calvin at a Sunday service his 1947 GHS class hosted at Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Church a few years back. We had a very pleasant conversation. You never know how we may be connected to people. I am very sorry for your loss but it seems Calvin had a 'rich' and loving life. Remember the good times and take comfort in God's love through Christ Jesus his Son, our Savior.

The Staff of McRae Funeral Home

November 24, 2022

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Wanda Williams

November 23, 2022

Condolences to the Forehand family. My deepest sympathy.

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