He loved his family and friends, and he loved the Lord. He was blessed to be married for 68 glorious years to the love of his life, Rena H. Showalter, who has survived him. Calvin was a faithful member of the North Atlanta Church of Christ and served the Lord there in numerous capacities. Calvin was a true American hero who loved his county. He fought for his county in WWII as a serviceman in the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery. He courageously fought in the Battle of the Bulge (Ardennes), Rhineland and Central Europe with the 99th Infantry Division. After his service in the military, Calvin went on to obtain his B.S. degree from Harding University in Searcy, AK, and then his Master’s degree from George Peabody University in Nashville, TN. He was employed by US Agri Chemicals, a division of US Steel, where he was the Director of Purchasing until retiring 35 years later. Calvin is survived by his wife, Rena H. Showalter, his daughter, Diane Nailos (Patrick) of Clearwater, FL, his grandson, Heath B. Nailos (Kristin) of Clermont, FL, and great-grandchildren, Mackenzie, Heath, Jr. and Kendall Nailos of Clermont, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents, Jessie A. Showalter and Abbie E. Showalter, and by brothers, Harry, Merl, Ralph, Hugh, Eugene, and sisters, Emogene Wilson and Maxine Newton, as well as many nieces and nephews. Calvin was a true man of God who was loved dearly and will be remembered as one of the most kind hearted, loyal and gentle souls who will be deeply missed by all of those who had the honor of knowing him. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., prior to the Funeral Service at 2:30 p.m. at Sandy Springs Chapel. Ministers Don McLaughlin and Bill Long officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tennessee Children’s Home, P.O. Box 10, Sandy Hill, Tennessee 37174.
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