Calvin was a 1971 graduate from W.P. Davidson High School, he later graduated from Florida State in Interior Design. He worked in New Orleans as an interior designer for many years before returning to Mobile with a work history in retail. Calvin was always willing to help others, he never met a stranger, his charismatic personality, drew others in and he was always considerate of others. He had a love for music, art, art history, drawing and photography. He was very knowledgeable of art. One of his greatest loves was Mardi Gras where he was a member of Pharaoh’s Mystic Society and Order of Osiris. He loved to attend balls and participate in the parades. Everyone will miss his love of the Arts.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Clayton and Barbara Graddick Speed, Sr.; a brother, Lon “Lonnie” Emile Speed; maternal grandparents, Jesse and Emilie Graddick; paternal grandparents, John and Willo Speed; an aunt Willa “Jean” Speed and an uncle Donald Speed.
Surviving is his cousin, Jefferson D. Meffert (Carolyn), their children, Andrew and Dylan Meffert along with so very many wonderful friends.
The family will be receiving guests for visitation on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 1:00 PM until time of Celebration at 2:00 PM at Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606.
The family wishes to thank, Scott Stevers, Stephen Dacovich, Judy Kuhn and Kindred Hospice for their love and care shown to Calvin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Calvin’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.
We would ask that anyone planning to attend Calvin’s Celebration of Life service to please feel free to wear your Florida State, Alabama, and Mardi Gras attire… Anyone who knew Calvin “Speedy” knows he would love that… Laissez les bons temps rouler, “Let the good times roll.”
