Edward Earl Calhoun 98, was born to Marilee Sheffield and John Edward Calhoun on August 8, 1922 in Cordele, Georgia. Earl had two sisters Edith Anderson and Joann Dickson. Earl met his wife Patricia “Pat” Lois Oldmixon while serving his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. They were married at the First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi on February 18, 1949. Earl flew medical evacuation missions over the Pacific Theatre during WWII. Earl’s love of flying extended well into his later years. The family bought him flight time in small airplanes numerous times throughout his life. Even at 90 years old he piloted a single engine Cessna around Galveston Island on a family reunion.
Earl was preceded in death by his wife Pat on December 17, 2014.
Earl is survived by his sons Dr. Dan Earl Calhoun and his wife Jane Averill Calhoun of Broken Arrow, OK and by his middle son Brad Edward Calhoun of Cypress, Texas. Earl is also survived by his youngest daughter Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Griffie and husband Steve Griffie of Aransas Pass, Texas.
Earl was a loyal and committed Christian who taught Bible Study and served as a Deacon in the Baptist church his entire adult life. Earl would share Christ with any and everyone who would lend an ear. Many people were introduced to Christ through Earl’s efforts. Earl was a generous man who would give away his possessions to his children and others simply because it made him happy. Earl lived a long and blessed life and was known affectionately as “Grandaddy” to numerous grand and great-grandchildren as the lineage grew exponentially. He was well known for his cackling laugh and humor. It was evident to family and friends that Earl’s longevity and giving nature were the direct result of a close walk with God.
Visitation will be held Sunday, March 7 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home located at 21620 Gulf Freeway Webster, Texas. A Celebration of Earl’s life will be held Monday, March 8 at 2:00PM at Forest Park East. Immediately following he will be laid to rest at Forest Park East Cemetery.
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