Meshack Calhoun

Meshack Calhoun Jr., born to the union of Meshack Sr. and Hester Mary Smith-Calhoun in Ludlow, Mississippi, Rankin County. He was the third child to this union. His sisters, Katie, and Louise and brothers Grant and Clide preceded him in death along with his parents.

Meshack's mother died when he was only two, he was raised by his grandmother until his father remarried then he was raised by his father and earthly mother Josephine Smith Calhoun.

to this union eight more siblings were born. John, Jessie T., Abraham L., Ella M. Mary Francis, also preceded him in death, along with his earthly mother, Mama Jo.

Meshack's father was a minister so he was raised in a Christian atmosphere, but did not live that Christian life, but when he did come back to Christ he was totally a different person, he was a lover of Christ and what he represented, he was a warrior, doing whatever he could for the betterment of the community, to help out in the name and sake of the Lord. He not only touched

one life he touched many.

Meshack spent several years in the military, working for the Federal Government at Fort Lawton and Sand Point, and retired after 37 years in 1979. He then opened his own Business, MLK Woodshed and Asphalt. Meshack was a powerful influence; encouraging responsibility, values and a strong work ethic in others. He continued to work out his soul salvation, and was active dedicating his life to Damascus until he became unable to do so.

Leaving to honor and cherish his most precious memories, which are many: a loving and devoted wife, Josephine J. Calhoun; one son Jerry L. Calhoun, (Grandson, Shawn (Nanazin) Great grandson Christopher and Matthew Calhoun, (Granddaughter Hanni, Great grandsons Alessio, Emilio, and

Lorenzo Perella) Daughter, Audrey, Granddaughter Venietra Legette (Daughter Althea Glass, Granddaughter Ashley Suggs (Great great grandson Xavier M.E. Edge) Granddaughters A'Aliyah and A'Uria Shields.

Also sharing in these memories are a Niece Barbara J. Coopwood, Great Niece Sabrina, Great Great niece Erika, Great great great nephew Eric, Great great Nephews Efferson, and Eric Bushnell. God child Hansa Thomas, Kecia Clark. Delores (Toni) Forward, Taylor, and Faith. His dear friend Claude Forward.

Numerous nieces, nephews, great, great-great and great-great-great nieces and nephews, extended family and many friends

He will truly be missed by all of the many lives he touched. Thank You God for all the many years which we have shared together.