Death date: Aug 14, 2016
Early in the morning of the 14th of August 2016, the angels came to release Frank F. Calvin, Jr. of Marietta, GA from his earthly bonds to take his spirit to heaven. Frank Calvin served as 1st Lieutenant in the Vietnam War 1967 – Read Obituary
May beautiful memories of Mr.Calvin always linger in your hearts, and may the God of all comfort carry you through your grief.Re.21:3,4
Frank worked with us here at Jennifer's Glassworks for several years. He was a wonderfully competent carpenter and a great guy. Around here he played the gruff,cantankerous installer with a heart of gold. He had the sense of humor of a 10 year old boy and had that in common with my husband. They laughed at each others jokes and enjoyed working together. We all knew Franks's soft spot was for Peggy and his daughter, Beth. That was evident. After Frank retired, he still dropped in occasionally and it was always great to see him. We will miss him dearly and remember him fondly
When I was young Frank took me and my brothers to Braves games and on many fishing trips. One time I remember him catching a giant catfish that was too big for his net so he had to wrestle it up onto the bank. He was more like an older brother than a brother-in-law. One of my most cherished memories was watching him and my cousin John, another Vietnam Vet, honor our Dad by folding the American Flag that draped his coffin. I will miss his humor and especially his gruffly voice saying "Hey!"
I met Frank in 1964 when he “came a courtin” Peggy. Frank always treated me with kindness and patience especially when I was at my lowest. He accepted me as Peggy’s cousin/sister in their home many, many times when I felt I had nowhere else to go. Frank gave solace and shelter to countless others with no expectation of gratitude or repayment. He loved a joke and poked fun in a way to teach us the life lesson to laugh at ourselves. Frank served our country nobly on active duty and continued his service in the VFW. He dedicated his time and skills to ensure that veterans were respected and honored and was committed to his community. Frank’s love for Peggy and Beth was limitless. He was concerned about them, not himself, to the end. I will miss him terribly.
Katherine Hilliard
I will never forget how much help Frank was to me when I moved to Georgia and went to work for Partitions Inc. even though I was a Yankee from Beaver Falls. I learned the southern way real quick from Frank
Thank you Frank
Dan
