John Calvert

John Richard Calvert Sr., 77 of Ooltewah, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.

In 1961, he graduated from Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, PA. He obtained a degree in Chemistry from Bob Jones University; and John was employed and retired from E.I. Dupont after 26 years. John was a member of Berean Baptist Church in Hixson, TN where he served as a Deacon and Trustee, was active in the choir, and served on the Board for Berean Academy.

He was an avid gardener and loved fishing in Alaska.

John was preceded in death by his father, Marion Calvert, and his Mother, Grace Calvert.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol Lee Calvert; son, John (Laura) Calvert, Jr.; daughter, Rebecca (Deane) Webb; 6 granddaughters, Tori Calvert, Juliana Calvert, Sarah Webb, Katelynn Calvert, Ashlyn Webb, and Meagan Calvert; 2 sisters, Roberta Hermann, and Bonnie Gregory; 2 brothers, George Calvert, and Dan Calvert; his aunt, Carolyn Hazen; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted from the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home on Friday, June 25, 2021, at 11:00 AM EDT. Entombment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday evening and Friday morning from 10:00 until service time at North Chapel.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com