Leslie Gordon “Tony” Calhoun
January 22, 1921 ~ July 10, 2010
ROCKY MOUNT-Leslie Gordon "Tony" Calhoun, 89 died peacefully at his home Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was born January 22, 1921 in Edgecombe County to the late Leslie and Blanche Bradley Calhoun. He was a lifelong resident and community leader.
Mr. Calhoun was a N.C. State University graduate and retired in 1986 as a Farm officer for Peoples Bank. He was a charter member of the West Edgecombe Ruritan Club and was a former West Edgecombe Fire Chief and Director from 1958-1975. Tony was a member of West Edgecombe Baptist Church where he held several positions. He served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. He also served as supervisor for Edgecombe County Soil and Water Conservation. Mr. Calhoun proudly served his country as an Army Staff Sergeant during WWII in the Pacific Theater.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Norma Melton Calhoun of the home; daughters, Brenda C. Bazemore and husband Tom of Rocky Mount, Kathy C. Scott and husband John of Raleigh; sons, Gordon Calhoun, Jr. and wife Sandi M. of Richmond, Michael Leon Calhoun of Rocky Mount; grandchildren, Cameron and Matthew Bazemore, Bryce and Lauren Calhoun, Blake and Jared Scott, Ed Eatmon; and a great-grandchild, Kalla Eatmon. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Ethel C. Brown, Nannie C. Whitehurst, Lucille C. Wrenn, Dorothy C. Hoff and one brother, Edward Lee Calhoun.
A funeral to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 13, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 Monday evening at the funeral home.
Flowers are accepted or memorial donations may be made to the West Edgecombe Baptist Church Building Fund, 13312 NC 43, North; Rocky Mount, NC 27801.
Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC.
You may share your memories and condolences to the Calhoun family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 7/12, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home
1130 N. Winstead Avenue
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Tuesday 7/13, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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To the Calhoun Family, Years have passed so quickly, but my memories of your family are still held dear in my heart. I will always remember your kindness and help after the car accident in which I was driving. That was in 1966, and I am so grateful that Mr. Calhoun was there to take care of us. May God continue to bless your family and provide you comfort at this time. Peggy Alford Williams
Kathy, I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time for you. I never had the pleasure of meeting your Dad but I have many fond memories of working with you at NCDA&CS and playing softball with you. My heart goes out to you at this time. May your good memories comfort you and your family. Sincerely and with sympathy, Laurie Wood