Jimmy L. Calhoun

March 29, 2018

Mr. Jimmy L Calhoun (Jim) died after succumbing to ALS in his home on March 28, 2018, in Cantonment, Florida at the age of 75.

Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nan Calhoun, who nurtured and protected him during his illness. He is also survived by his children, Gregory Calhoun (Derenda) of Panama City Beach, FL, Suzy McCann (Keith) of Cantonment FL; grandchildren, Nicole Calhoun, Peyton Calhoun and Patrick McHaney; siblings, Betty Sue Rogers of Elba, AL, and Larry Calhoun of Pensacola, FL.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Gladys Calhoun; brother, Jerry Calhoun and sister, Judy Ann Thomas.

Jim was born on August 15, 1942, in Coffee County, Alabama where he met and married the love of his life, Nan, in 1962. After moving to Pensacola, Jim devoted 33 years to Layne Central Company where he served as field superintendent overseeing construction and development of municipal water well systems throughout the southeast. Jim would subsequently take his same work ethic to Griener Drilling for another 19 years where he served as a water well contractor and mentor.

Jim and Nan were members of Gonzalez Baptist Church before moving their membership to Olive Baptist Church where Jim adored his Sunday school class (The Raymond Oliver Sunday School Class). This group became his dear friends and he so looked forward to their company. Jim also had several other close friends he thought of as family. Family was his heart. He dearly loved his wife, children, and was particularly smitten by all three of his grandchildren. Quite simply, Jim was a steady foundation and safe refuge for his entire family. He will be sorely missed.

Jim’s funeral is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, March 30, 2018, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and again at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at the funeral home.

Jim will be laid to rest at Evergreen Cemetery in Elba, Alabama, Saturday, March 31, 2018, at 3 p.m.  Pastor Jerry Passmore will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Jim’s life.

The family would like to thank caregivers, hospital staff, etc. for their efforts, care, and dedication.

Pallbearers will be John Brinkman, Jeremy Brown, Chris Hatch, Andy Armstrong, Larry Kinley, and Jeff Smart.

Honorary pallbearers will be The Raymond Oliver Sunday School Class.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is entrusted with the arrangements.

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