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Obituary for Calvin Thomas
Calvin Thomas, age 73, touched the lives of most of the people which he encountered. His infectious smile and giving spirit will forever remain in the hearts of his family and friends.
Calvin was born December 1, 1941 to the late James A. Thomas and Elnora Crenshaw Jackson in Millington, Tennessee. He was the second child of ten children. Calvin Thomas departed this life Monday, October 19, 2015 at Methodist North Hospital.
Calvin professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Noah’s Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, under the leadership of Reverend I. A. Walker. Calvin united in Hole Matrimony with Elsie Fox in 1969.
Calvin attended Noah’s Chapel Elementary and Barrett’s Chapel Schools. He was employed at Crown Zelaback/Cleo Wrap for twenty-five years and as a Certified Mechanic for forty years.
Calvin leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Cynthia and Natalie; five sons, Tommy (Angela); Clonte’ (Brenda); Calvin K. (Starletha); Kenneth (Luella); Calvin T.; three sisters, Jean A. Prewitt (Leonard); Charles Etta Gray (Rummie); Ellander A. Jones (Ervin); six brothers, Lombus (Delois); George E. Thomas (Renee); Everett Mitchell Jr., (Jeanette); Henry E. Jackson, Jr.; Markel Jackson (Dale); William C. Jackson (Claudette); twenty-four grandchildren ten great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015, and Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 all at Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Road. Burial in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery, 6755 US Hwy. 51, Millington, TN 38053.
Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, Tel. (901) 379-0861
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Calvin was born December 1, 1941 to the late James A. Thomas and Elnora Crenshaw Jackson in Millington, Tennessee. He was the second child of ten children. Calvin Thomas departed this life Monday, October 19, 2015 at Methodist North Hospital.
Calvin professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Noah’s Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, under the leadership of Reverend I. A. Walker. Calvin united in Hole Matrimony with Elsie Fox in 1969.
Calvin attended Noah’s Chapel Elementary and Barrett’s Chapel Schools. He was employed at Crown Zelaback/Cleo Wrap for twenty-five years and as a Certified Mechanic for forty years.
Calvin leaves to cherish his memories two daughters, Cynthia and Natalie; five sons, Tommy (Angela); Clonte’ (Brenda); Calvin K. (Starletha); Kenneth (Luella); Calvin T.; three sisters, Jean A. Prewitt (Leonard); Charles Etta Gray (Rummie); Ellander A. Jones (Ervin); six brothers, Lombus (Delois); George E. Thomas (Renee); Everett Mitchell Jr., (Jeanette); Henry E. Jackson, Jr.; Markel Jackson (Dale); William C. Jackson (Claudette); twenty-four grandchildren ten great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2015, and Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2015 all at Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Road. Burial in Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery, 6755 US Hwy. 51, Millington, TN 38053.
Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore View Rd., Memphis, TN 38134, Tel. (901) 379-0861
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
23
Oct
4:00 PM
- 6:00 PM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Visitation
Saturday
24
Oct
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Service
Saturday
24
Oct
11:00 AM
Serenity Funeral Home
1638 Sycamore View Road
Memphis, TN 38134
Cemetery Details
Location
Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery
6755 US-51 Hwy.
Millington, TN 38053
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