John Wayne

Calvert

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IN LOVING MEMORY

John Wayne Calvert

Jul 09 1939 - Jul 10 2019

John Wayne Calvert of McKinney, Texas passed away on July 10, 2019 at the age of 80.  He was born on July 9, 1939 to Collie and Vergie (Walker) Calvert in Little Elm, Texas.  John grew up in Plano, Texas where he graduated from Plano High School in 1959.  He married Linda Jordan on September 2, 1976 in Garland, Texas. John worked for E-Systems for 32 years as a maintenance foreman until his retirement.  He enjoyed gardening, tractors, ranching, and attending Plano High School football games with his friend of 70 years, R.M. Loftice, and most of all attending any events that his grandchildren were involved.  John was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Calvert of McKinney, Texas; children, Dale Hawkins and wife, Kim of McKinney, Texas, Lynn Calvert and wife, Lisa of Farmersville, Texas, and Carole Calvert of Sulphur Springs, Texas; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren;  and a host of other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Collie and Vergie Calvert; brother Roy H. Calvert; sisters, Mary Ariola, Lillie Marie Moore, and Fannye Hamilton.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 14, 2019 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas.    The family will receive friends during a visitation on Saturday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

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