Calvin L. King

January 1, 1927 - January 14, 2017

Calvin L. King, son of Ruthie and Hayward King, was born in Calhoun, Louisiana on January 1, 1927. He was the oldest of sic children. His parents, two brothers, Daniel and Hayward Jr. and a sister, Ara preceded him in death. Calvin was educated in humble beginnings in a one room school house in the Mineral Springs Community in Calhoun, Louisiana. After graduation, he served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged. After his service in the military, he made his home in Monroe and started a logging business. He was a conscientious provider for his family. He provided jobs for numerous men in the West Monroe and Calhoun area. He had a positive influence on everyone he encountered. He confessed his love for Christ and belief in Christ and joined the Mineral Springs CME Church. He loved the church and was always willing to serve in whatever capacity needed. He served as a Trustee, Steward, and Church Treasurer until his health failed. Calvin is survived by his wife, Leomie M. King, four daughters, Terryln K. Ard (Anthony) West tMonroe, Louisiana; Earline Moss (Jake), Calhoun, Louisiana; LaSandra G. Ford, West Monroe, Louisiana and Orelia Ceaser, Monroe, Louisiana and two sons, Lawrence L. King, Monroe, Louisiana, and Lynn Foster (DeWanna), Monroe, Louisiana; two sisters, Marietta Crowder (Tyrone), Chicago, Illinois and Mary Jane Bradley, Jonesboro, Louisiana; an aunt, Frances Jackson, formerly of Calhoun, Louisiana and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.