Calvin Laird
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Calvin Laird joined Jesus and was reunited with his beloved wife, JoAnn, in Heaven on March 13th, 2024 at the age of 92.
Calvin was born on May 6th, 1931 in Odessa, Texas, to parents Jack and Ruth Laird. He grew up in Odessa with his parents and his younger sister Laverne.
He was a lifelong member of the Odessa community. Calvin met his wife, JoAnn, at Odessa High School in 1949. They married in Odessa's First Presbyterian Church on August 19th, 1954 and he went on to raise his three children, Linda, Tommy, and Becky in his hometown. His father was a pioneer in the movie theater business and operated many of the premiere theaters around Odessa, including the Scott Theater and the Ector Theater, which has recently been revitalized.
To his family, Calvin is a true hero, and his life can be defined by service - service to his country, his community, his church, and his family. He joined the United States Navy in 1950 and served dutifully as a Petty officer third class before being honorably discharged in 1954. He returned home to Odessa where he started a family and joined the Odessa Fire Department in October of 1955. He served the city as a firefighter for 27 years before retiring as a Captain in February of 1982. Throughout his life in Odessa, he served God and his church faithfully, becoming a member and fulfilling duties as a deacon of First Presbyterian Church.
Calvin joins his wife, sister, and parents in Heaven and is survived by his three children Linda Pierce (Donny), Tommy Laird (Judy), and Becky Rector (Rodger), and nieces, nephews, several grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and even a few great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 1:00 PM to 3:00PM at Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home, 601 N Alleghany Ave. Odessa, Texas 79761. A graveside service for Calvin will be held Monday, March 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Ector County Cemetery, 300 S Dixie Blvd, Odessa, Texas 79761.