David M. Calton, 72, passed away on July 7, 2020 at The Belmont in Allen, TX of complications from a fall he suffered at work on July 25, 2019. He was born on Thursday, October 30, 1947 to Everette M. and Annie Mae (Baucom) Calton at his boyhood home in Branch, TX. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lucas for over 40 years, but currently attending Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, TX. He married Suzanne (Christian) Calton on November 7, 1964 in Lucas, TX. They lived their entire married life in Lucas.
David worked in commercial/residential heating & air conditioning for over 56 years. He had a passion for his work and truly enjoyed his profession. He suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and was never able to work again nor return to his earthly home after his accident. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed his trips to South Texas for deer and turkey hunts with his buddies. He also enjoyed restoring antique automobiles. A favorite of his collection is his 1957 Chevrolet. He and Suzanne also enjoyed international travel. The most memorable trip being the safari in Africa. David loved his family and the big dinners they enjoyed celebrating family and holiday events. David’s wit and dry sense of humor made him a pleasure to be around. He will certainly leave behind a great emptiness and void for all of those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Suzanne; one son, Bryan H. Calton of Bells; one daughter and son-in-law, Deidra (Jeff) Ammerman of Royse City; two cherished grandchildren, Travis Christian Calton and Brea Leigh Calton of McKinney; and one great-granddaughter, Lilly Paige Calton of Allen; three sisters, Betty Lanham of Princeton, twin sisters, Vicky & Micky; one brother, Billy R. Calton of Greenville; five nephews, Jack Lanham (Ginger) of Celina, Dean Lanham (Jill) of College Station, Cary Lanham (Shari) of Collinsville, TX, Bill Calton of Campbell, Michael Calton of Greenville; two nieces, Lucy Barron (Larry) Marcus of Vienna, VA and Melanie Dean-Timms (Royce) of Lucas; and a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sarah K. Barron (John) of Corsicana; and many other loving relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; long-time friends and hunting buddies, Robert R. Greer and James R. Smith.
A “come and go” visitation will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing.
In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, only a limited number of guests will be allowed to attend the Funeral Service.
A funeral service, conducted by Pastor Moses Shillow, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas and will also be live streamed on the Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Facebook page and a recorded video will be available following the funeral service on David’s obituary page.
However, when the maximum number of guests are reached, those who would like to honor David and show their support to his family may remain at the funeral home in your vehicle, where you can watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone) or listen through a designated FM radio channel.
Following the funeral service, a procession will make its way to Ridgeview Memorial Park for a committal service where all are invited to attend the committal service maintaining social distancing or you may remain in your vehicle. You will be able to listen to the service through speakers set up at the gravesite.
The family would like to thank all of those who offered up prayers for David over the past year. The words of encouragement, cards, flowers, gifts, and visits, as well as all the doctors and caregivers who worked so diligently to try and restore him to health and functionality. Your presence and prayers have given us an arm to lean on and helped us to maintain our strength. We are deeply grateful and thankful. May God bless each of you.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of David to Stonebriar Community Church, 4801 Legendary Drive, Frisco, TX 75034; Brain Injury Association of America, 1608 Spring Hill Rd., Suite 110, Vienna VA 22182, or to the charity of your choice.
Facebook link to service https://www.facebook.com/TurrentineJacksonMorrow/videos/327030878310631/
Youtube link to service https://youtu.be/-b6KcwGhtQY