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Harold Calvin Obituary
ALTON — Harold R. Calvin, 87, of Alton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at 4:38 p.m. at his home in Alton.
He was born on Aug. 18, 1932 in Olmstead, Illinois, the son of Raymond and Dortha (Ervin) Calvin. He married Pearlie (Raney) on April 4, 1957 in Jerseyville, Illinois, she survives.
Harold worked for Laclede Steel for 39 years as a heavy equipment operator. He served in the US Army in the Korean Conflict. Harold attended Main Street Methodist church in Alton and was a member of the VFW Post 1308. He always had a tidy yard and got a lot of pride awards. Harold loved his wife and family. He was a devoted husband and loving father.
Harold is survived by his wife, Pearlie; children, Carla Calvin and Barbara Calvin Harris both of Alton; six grandchildren, Justin Jenkins, David (Courtney) Jenkins, Megan Calvin, Molly Harris, Jason Yotter, and Kristina Yotter; 15 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Yotter; sister, Doris (Calvin) Wade; and grandson, Steven Yotter.
A visitation will be held on Monday, Feb. 17, at 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Alton, with Reverend Tim Pate officiating. Alton VFW Post 1308 will perform military rights.
Burial will be held at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Research.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com.
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Mary Taylor
February 16, 2020
Mrs. Calvin, Harold and I were friends thru grade school and high school. We graduated the same year and indirectly thru marriage years ago he and my husband were related. I am so sorry for your loss. Mary Taylor
Martha Watson McMunn
February 16, 2020
Harold and sister Doris were several years older than me. I do remember them in high school as being in the group of us from Olmsted who attended Mound City High. His grandparents lived 'up the road' from my family as a child. My sympathies to the family on their loss.
Buck Hord
February 16, 2020
My prayers and sympathy to Pearlie and family. Knew Harold at Laclede and Main Street Methodist Church. Harold will be remembered as a very kind and dedicated gentleman. May he Rest In Peace.
Joan Edwards
February 15, 2020
I send sympathy to the family. Harold was in my high school graduating class at Mound City, Illinois
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