He was a retired lineman from C & L Electric, a cattleman, and owner/operator of J.D. Calhoun Heavy Equipment, Inc. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II which marked his first time to ever be away from home. He served active duty in the Pacific where he was a member of the 43rd Division of the U.S. Army. He was the son of the late Urban and Mable Woodward Calhoun and was preceded in death by two brothers, Doyle & Morrell Calhoun.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Dorothy Owens Calhoun, of Monticello; two daughters, Anne Calhoun Hollinger and husband Steve of Artesia, New Mexico, Lisa Calhoun of Monticello; two sisters, Virginia Casteel of Monticello, Betty Frank Rosenberger of Little Rock; three grandsons, Will Hollinger and wife Jamie of Artesia, New Mexico, Allen Martin and Mason Martin of Monticello; two granddaughters, Rachel Chapman and husband Jim of Atlanta, Georgia, Jaye Lynn Hollinger, Artesia, New Mexico; three great-grandchildren, Addison Hollinger, Jackson Hollinger and James Chapman.
Condolences(24)
Donald&Mary Atkinson
North Little Rock, AR Friday, June 4, 2010 Dear Dorthy & Girls:We read Od J D Passing in Gazette. We would like to have attended the service and see all of you.
It was too late sfter we learned of his death for us to come.
We are both with health problems.
Our prayers will be for all of you.
Our love, Donald & Mary Atkinson
Dennis & Edith Thurman
Fountain Hill, AR Thursday, June 3, 2010 Mrs. Calhoun and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We are sorry about the tragic loss of J.D. Sincerely-Dennis & Edith ThurmanEugene &Carla Imboden
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 3, 2010 Mrs. Dorothy and Family: We are so sorry about the death of Mr. J.D. Our prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will certainly miss Mr. J.D.Pat Savage
Monticello, AR Thursday, June 3, 2010 So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.LeRoy Dickson
Tillar, AR Thursday, June 3, 2010 I only knew Mr. Calhoun for a short while but in the time he...hopefully...we became friends. He will be missed.Tommie Lou Moyers
Crossett, AR Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Dear Mrs. Calhoun and family,Just wanted to let you know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God hold you close and give you the strength and comfort you need to meet each new day without your loved one.
Take care,
Tommie & George Moyers
Tommie
John & Jeanette Atkins
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Our deepest sympathy to the family. J.D. and I were hunting buddies and field trials friends, we enjoyed talking bird dogs. He will be greatly missed as we enjoyed him when we were in Monticello at the trials.Julia Holder Williams
New Iberia, LA Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Dear Anne and Family, I was so very saddened to learn of your father's passing. I remember him looking exactly like his photo, a gentle, precious soul. I passed many happy hours at your home and remember him fondly. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Dorothy, Lisa & familyYour family is in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. May God comfort & bless each of you.
Bobbie Ross
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 2, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you Ms. Dorothy, Anne, Lisa and family. May God's blessings be with you during this sad time.Beverly Knight
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with the family.Boyd Savage
Crossett, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 So Sorry to here of JD's passing. He was a good man and I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed! May God give your family peace and love during this sad time.Patty Devlin
Ringgold, GA Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Lisa, So sorry to hear about your dad. Your family is in my thoughts and prayer. Patty Dannehl devlinJanice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 It is with great sadness to hear of a great friends' accident and death. J D was such wonderful and entertaining gentleman who will be greatly missed by all. I have such fond memories of knowing him and his family throughout the years. My utmost sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time. May you find comfort in such wonderful memories of time with J D. Janice Gladden McAllister, 22 Cambre Cr, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909donny parker
stuttgart, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 i will sure miss j.d. he was my best freindANN RABB CURRY
ANGLETON, TX Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Dorothy and family:Just a note to let you know I am thinking of you at this time, I have not seen you all in a while since we moved to Texas almost 30 years ago but we enjoyed you the years we lived there,stopping at the store was a real treat for Melissa and Jamie. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Reed
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Your family is in ours thoughts & prayers. May God give you comfort and peace.Pomeroy & McGowin
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Diane Davis
Foley, AL Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Lisa,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You and your family will be our thoughts and prayers....
Love,
Rick & Diane Davis
Daniel Rogers
Hot Springs Village, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Lisa, I am so sorry to hear about your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Mrs. Dorothy, Anne, Lisa and family,I am so sorry about your loss. You all will be in my prayers as you adjust your life without Mr. J.D. Even though we lived in the same town, I had not seen him in years. He was always nice to me when I was growing up with Anne. He always had a friendly smile.
Billy Morrison
Camden, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 My Sincere Condolences. Mr JD and my Dad were good friends for years and Mr JD was responsible for helping get me a job as a lineman with C&L, when I discharged out of the Service. I worked with him many times and always enjoyed it, he was a good man, and will be missed by many!Nadine
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 Dorothy, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss. He was always very nice and a joy to have him visit with us at our office. He came in Friday and it was a shock to hear of his death today. He will be missed. God always has a plan and today he is in heaven with the ones who has gone on before.Nadine Johnston
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Myrtle Joyce Longcoy
Santa Fe,, TX Tuesday, June 1, 2010 My heart goes out for the feeling that have a hard time leaving you in peace. I have always still loved Monticello and the families that I knew there as a girl.As I know the feelings well, my husband passed away April 5,2010. Please give my love to all the Calhouns and your family.
W B "Buddy" Lemons
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 1, 2010 My friend, J D CALHOUN, and he was truly my friend. To all of his family, May God bless you. Corinthians says to be absent from the body is to be in the presence of the Lord. Amen!!! Buddy Lemons