John Colin Chalmers went home to be with his Lord on September 10, 2020. John was born October 15, 1935, on The Isle Pines, Cuba. He was the 4th son of Jack and Gertrude Chalmers. At the age of 16 he came to the United States to go to school at the University of Houston and Berea College. He was very proud of his American citizenship. He spent four years in the National Guard and received an honorary discharge. He worked as a manager at Caterpillar Inc and retired after 41 years of employment. John moved to Covington, TN from Houston, Texas in 2015. He was survived by his loving wife Shirley Chalmers of 15 years. He was also survived by one son, Tom Chalmers of Jarrell, TX and daughter, Cherie Newton of Houston, and step-children Trish Harrington of Crown Point In, and Mike Slack of Indianapolis IN. He was proud to have 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He enjoyed carpentry, bird watching, gardening and watching the Houston Astros with his loving wife.
He was a kind wonderful father and husband and will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
The memorial and graveside service will be held at Calvary Hill Funeral Home on October 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at 21723 Aldine-Westfield Road, Humble, TX.
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