Calvin honorably served our country in the U.S. Air Force, Strategic Air Command, from 1953-1957 (Active) and 1957-1961 (Reserve). Stationed in Guam, he served as an airplane mechanic. He will be interred with full military honors at the Parkdale Cemetery in Arlington, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his #1 Son, David; parents, Russell and Mabel Perry; sister Jewell Putnam; brothers: Rupert (Bob) Perry and Wiley Perry; and Granddaughter-in-Law, Cheryl Nettles Westbrook.
Calvin is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Millie; Daughter and Husband, Cheryl and Jay Westbrook; Daughter, Connie Perry; Grandson and Wife, Jayson and Kim Westbrook; Grandson, Jarrod Westbrook; Great-Grandsons, Evan and Isaac Westbrook; Sister and Husband, Dee and Jim Lindsey; Brother and Wife, Ron and Donna Perry and many Nieces, Nephews and Friends.
A Funeral Service for Calvin will be held Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Grand Prairie Funeral Home, 733 Dalworth Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050.
Burial will follow the service at 12:00 PM at Parkdale Cemetery, 701 Mary Street, Arlington, TX 76010.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Special Olympics in his name. This program is near and dear to our hearts. www.specialolympics.org Thank you.
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