Leroy Calvin Jr.

Leroy Calvin, Jr. was born September 5, 1958 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Lillian and Leroy Calvin, Sr. Leroy departed this life to his heavenly home on Sunday, February 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Leroy grew up in Oakdale, next door to Zion Missionary Baptist Church where he was baptized by the late Rev. John M. Caldwell. He was a life-long member and loved to attend when his health permitted. He was fun-loving and enjoyed fishing with his friend of many years, Tony Jones. Leroy also loved playing horseshoes with his family and friends.

Leroy attended Bosse High School where he loved to run track and play basketball. He graduated in 1979. He formerly worked at RC Cola Bottling Company and the River House Hotel where he was a cook. Leroy never met a stranger and always had a big smile. He was a resident of Brentwood Living Facility where he will be missed by many friends.

Leroy was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Clifford O’Neil Calvin and Clarence Edward Chinn.

He leaves two sisters: Carnell Calvin (Roxie Brodey) and Runell Parks-Clardy (Will); a brother, Carl Alan Calvin (Cherrie Crawford); one aunt; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will treasure his memory.