Calvin Ambrose Hearns Sr

Calvin Ambrose Hearns, Sr. was born on October 2, 1943 to Emma Hearns and Tobe Addison, Sr. in Columbia, Louisiana. He was baptized in a pond at a young age and was a longtime member of the Brownville Baptist Church. After graduating from Union Central High School he briefly attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served for 22 years. In his later years in the Air Force he also worked concurrently at UPS (United Parcel Service). While in the military, he successfully matriculated through the NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) Leadership School and the NCO Academy. He also received a Meritorious Service Medal, an Air Force Commendation Medal, an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three Oak Leaf Cluster, an Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Sliver/One Bronze Leaf Cluster, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and a Longevity Service Award with four Oak Leaf Clusters. During his time at UPS, he served as a Union Steward which was a bridge between elected union leadership and his colleagues. Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, where he reached the rank of Master Sergeant in NCOIC Mobility, Calvin’s passion for food led him to Culinary Arts School, where he obtained a Certificate of Completion. He also loved music, and could be found on Saturday mornings listening to the blues. Calvin married Emma Pearl Johnson in 1969, and would have been married for 55 years on June 21, 2024. His devoted wife cared for him until his death and supported him throughout his military career. Calvin peacefully entered into his eternal rest on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Willis-Knighton Pierremont Hospital, surrounded by his wife, children and sister-in-law. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Robert Collins; half-brother, Tobe Addison, Jr. and half-sister, Annie Belle Roberts-Carter. Left to continue his legacy and cherish his memory are: his wife, Emma P. Hearns; children, Calvin A. Hearns, Jr., Waverlyn Hearns and Daryl Hearns; grand-children, Issac and Bryce Hearns; brothers, Henry Stamper and Charles Hearns, Sr.; first cousin/sister, Mary Cooper and a host of family, friends and supportive community.

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Calvin Ambrose Hearns Sr

October 2, 1943 - January 25, 2024