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John Davis Calhoun 74, formally of Campbell, Ohio, affectionately known as "Jay or Calhoun" received his heavenly wings on September 23, 2020. He was born on August 10, 1946 in Talladega, Alabama to the union of the late Wren Calhoun Sr. and the late Lizzie Swain Calhoun. He attended New Hope Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Georgia. John was a graduate of Westside High School in Talladega, Alabama where he was a star on the football field. That's where he met the love of his life Bernadine Carlisle and they united in holy maternity for 53 years the day that he transitioned to be with the Lord on September 23, 1967. From this beautiful union, they had two children Aundrea Calhoun Powder Springs, GA and Sonya (Andre) Brown, Douglasville, GA. He also raised his only grandson Julian Shelton of Powder Springs, GA. John was a dedicated man to his craft. He worked for General Motors Fabrication Plant in Lordstown, Ohio and Doraville Assembly Plant in Doraville, GA collectively for 40 years. He was an avid hunter and he loved to fish, cook, build his garden, and watch football and basketball. He was a member of the Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church in Youngstown, Ohio before transferring to the General Motors Plant in Doraville, GA. John leaves to cherish his memories besides his wife, children and grandchild, his sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Cooksey of Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Lana Weems, Mrs. Shirley Jones and Ms. Jackie Calhoun all of Columbus, Ohio. His brother Mr. Timothy (Schquita) Calhoun of Columbus, Ohio and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death besides his parents, two sisters and four brothers. Viewing will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020 from 11:00am to 12:00pm at the Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home & Crematory - Macland Chapel, Powder Springs, GA. Funeral services will follow behind the viewing at 12:00 noon. Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511
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