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James Craig Calvert

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July 31, 1954 – September 10, 2020

James Craig Calvert was born on July 31, 1954 in Union City to the late James Edward and Margaret Ann Hodges Calvert.  He passed away on September 10, 2020 at his home in McKenzie, TN after a brief battle with cancer.  Craig grew up in Memphis and graduated from Overton High School.  He attended UT Martin and Memphis State University with studies in Animal Science and Civil Engineering.  Craig joined the United States Air Force and proudly served in the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and Operation Enduring Freedom, retiring as Tech Sergeant USAF.  He was predeceased by his parents and wife, Marti S. Calvert.  Craig is survived by his brother Steve (Betsy) Calvert and nieces Madison Calvert and Rebecca Calvert from Germantown, as well as loving aunts, Virginia Jeter, Bettye Bell, Janis Featherstone, Susan Bradberry, Uncle Charles Hodges and many cousins.  A graveside service will be held at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden at 5:00 pm on Saturday, 9/12/2020.  Social distancing and masks are required by the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the West TN Veteran’s Home, West TN Hospice Care in Jackson, or your local Humane Society.

The following men will serve as Honorary Pallbearers, Henry Groves, John Phillips, Jere Jeter, Robert Jeter, Gaylord Hodges, Tommy Hodges, Doug Hodges, Gary Higgs, Mike Higgs, Mark Higgs, Kenneth Wynia, Mike Brady, Anthony Siracusa.

Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden is in charge of arrangements.

 

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1 Comments

  1. Barbara P Masters on September 12, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Craig was my first cousin. My Mom, Mozelle Calvert Pitts was a sister to James Calvert, Craig” Dad. Craig was a special man with many talents and loving to his family whom were very dear to him. He loved Gleason and Weakly County. He spent many days there where he farmed, did construction work and helped the Hodges Family in meany ways. He had the sweetest smile and glowing red hair and I loved him. It has been several years since we have been together but I kept in touch through Steve Calvert his brother. Rest in Peace and enjoy your reunion in Heaven with family. Barbara Pitts Masters, Gallatin,TN