Jack was a native Texan, born in Houston on April 23, 1929, and lived on the northside of Houston for 85+ years. He graduated from Jeff Davis High School where he excelled in basketball and cheerleading. After completing one year at Sam Houston State Teachers College, he began a fulfilling 37-year career with Maxwell House Coffee. Jack married his sweetheart and favorite jitterbug partner, Joyce Garland, in 1949. Jack and Joyce shared amazing travel adventures with family and friends, including many years with the Lone Star Sams RV Club. They raised two children, Dan and Glenda, and loved time with their close-knit family - kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and many cousins.
Jack loved the outdoors! He was passionate about camping, hunting, and fishing - especially with family. He was an avid Houston sports fan, especially the Astros and Rockets. His legacy will live on through all those he inspired to share his passions. He was a dedicated Scoutmaster and renowned storyteller. Always ready to share his opinions, Jack was often called upon to judge in pie and casserole contests.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Thelma Calvert; wife, Joyce Garland Calvert; brother, Byron “Bill” Calvert; grandson, Brandon Calvert and daughter-in-law, Martha Calvert.
He is survived by his son, Dan Calvert and wife, Mary Ann, Houston; daughter, Glenda Koctar and husband, Randy, The Woodlands; granddaughter, Courtney Shelton and husband, Shane, Dallas; grandson, Russell Wiggins and wife, Amber, Midland; granddaughter, Randi Hissom and husband, Matt, Los Angeles; great-grandchildren: Drew and Josh Wiggins, Jackson Shelton, and Abigail Hissom, and nieces, nephews and tons of cousins.
Visitation: Sunday, October 20 from 5-8PM. Funeral service: Monday, October 21 at 10AM. Both services will take place at Brookside Funeral Home in Houston. For more information, visit brooksidefuneralhomelauder.com
