Kenneth Wade Calhoon

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Elaine Baptist Church
Elaine, AR  
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
12:00 p.m.
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Elaine Baptist Church
Elaine, AR  
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
1:00 p.m.
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Sunset Memorial Gardens
West Helena, AR  
I served in the Air Force.

Kenneth Wade CalhoonI am a Veteran.

of Elaine, AR

December 23, 1941 - February 24, 2023

Kenneth Wade Calhoon, age 81, of Elaine, Arkansas passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He was born on Tuesday, December 23, 1941 in Elaine, Arkansas to the late Julian Wade Calhoon and Thelma Wade Johnson. Mr. Kenny was a deacon at Elaine Baptist Church. He served with the Elaine Fire Department for 62 years, achieving rank of Deputy Fire Chief. He was an Eagle Scout and he was an Air Force veteran. Mr. Calhoon taught 6th grade at Elaine School District for several years. He worked for Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas as a Citizens Fidelity Insurance agent for over 20 years.

He is survived by his wife Betty Denton; two daughters, Bonnie Harper (John) of Elaine, Arkansas and Belinda Russell of Marvell, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Joey Russell (Maggie), Clay Harper (Hunter), Michael Russell (Cassie), Casey Harper and Cody Russell (Emily); seven great grandchildren, Carter Harper, Nash Harper, Macie Gibbs, Weston Davis, Briggs Russell, Tessa Marshall and Adaline Bourland; two brothers, Dr. Dale Calhoon (JoAnna) of Jacksonville, Arkansas and Tony Calhoon of Dayton, Ohio and a host of family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Mrs. Betty's parents; Brother, Joe Denton and Dorothy Denton and one son-in-law, Mike Russell.

A funeral service for Kenneth "Kenny" Calhoon will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Elaine Baptist Church in Elaine, Arkansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service at 12:00p.m., Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Brother Luke Watson will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens in West Helena, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Joey Russell, Clay Harper, Michael Russell, Cody Russell, Jim Calhoon, Brian Calhoon, Jimmy John Calhoon, Paul Calhoon and Grant Calhoon.

Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Elaine Fire Department.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

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28 Condolence(s)
Robert Smith
Hot Springs Village, AR
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Kenny was a hard working man in Elaine and will be missed in Elaine and by his many friends.

Jim Sullivan
Little Rock, AR
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Saturday, April 15, 2023

Just learned of Kenny’s passing. So sorry to hear that news. Tony and I were best friends and we were not allowed to go into his room. ( I’m sure he thought we would screw something up, and I’m sure we did if we had the chance. Kenny was a great guy and I’m sure he will be missed by his family and brothers.
May he rest in peace.

Robert L Hadley
Cary, NC
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Friday, March 10, 2023

To all of the Kenny Calhoon family - please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Kenny. While I have never met Kenny in person, I am sad to learn of the loss of another relative.
I spoke with Kenny in August 2019 about our shared Hadley ancestral family. We are 1st cousins - once removed with common ancestors being Willie Hadley and Eliska Sentiniel Marie of New Iberia, LA.
If any family member would like to continue discussion of our genealogy family, please feel free to contact me.
Bob Hadley in Cary, NC

WAYNE AND NANCY CREWS
West Helena, AR
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Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Betty, BJ And Bonnie WE ARE SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT KENNY, I CONSIDERED HIM A GOOD FREIEND.
HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM

WAYNE AND NANCY

Tracy Robbins
Marion, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Praying for Mrs. BETTY, BJ and Bonnie and families. MR. Kenny was always a sweet and kind person.

Steven & Jill Marshall
Sherwood, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Joey and Family, we were so sorry to hear about your grandfather’s death. From reading about him, he must have been a wonderful man.
Love and condolences to you and your family!

TOMMY W Green
Little Rock, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

So sorry to hear about Kenny passing. When Kenny would come to the C.F.I. office in Little Rock I always enjoyed talking with him, he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Roy and Susan Snowden
Nokomis, FL
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

I know you are in the arms of Jesus my good friend.
You will be missed but never forgotten.

Leonard boothe
Conway, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

With all my love and prayers. I really don’t think there anyone that can said anything bad about Mr Kenny. Are I going say is he surely will be missed.

Sue Arnn
Camden, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

To Betty, Bonnie, B J, and the family,

I remember Mr. Kenny well, always friendly, dedicated, faithful, helpful at a moment's notice, humble, thoughtful, a true family man, and the list could go on and on. Mr. Kenny served his Lord and Savior Jesus, leading worship among many other servant's duties among the flock of the Living God. He will be missed. May the ones he leaves behind remember him and follow his leadership through the coming days. May the Lord be your guide.

Paula Lisco
Las Vegas, NV
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Sorry for your loss sending prayers for you and your family.

Charles Gunn
West Helena, AR
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Praying for you all. I considered Kenny a fellow teacher, fair worker and friend. Help him several times with his computer. He was a great man and has a great family. I don’t believe I can make the funeral but will have you in my prayers

Claudia Glasgow
San Francisco, CA
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Sending my love, prayers and condolences to the family and friends. Mr. Calhoon was a great man. RIP

Elaine and John Dean
Carrollton, TX
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Our love and prayers go out to Betty, Bonnie, Belinda and all other family and friends there. He was a special man to so many and will be missed. May God give you strength and comfort through these difficult days.
We love you all,
Elaine and John

Victoria Henry
Minneapolis, MN
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Mr.Calhoun was a very loving guy who kept a smile on his face,loved to crack jokes I always knew we were gonna have a good time when we got to his class because he always made it fun, and exciting....He will be truly missed because he left a lot of memories to the 6th graders that he taught, including me

Jim Vereen
Star City, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

One fine man for sure, Having a Great reunion with My ole fishin Buddy , Mr Wade. No doubt on either one of them for sure.. Prayers for y’all’s family ..

Brent and Jo Alice Harris
West helena, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

We are so sorry. Prayers for peace and comfort for the family.

Teresa Knapp Gordon
Little Rock, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

My love and prayers are with you all as you celebrate Mr. Kenny’s life. I’m so sorry.

Roland & Clara Williamson
Sherwood, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

The Calhoon family & the town of Elaine have lost a good & nice man who cared about people. Sending sympathy to all who loved him. May God comfort you all at this sad time.

Joyce Stanford
Lexa, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

So sorry to hear this. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.

Steven Jones
Hernando, MS
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for you all.

Becky Weaver
West Helena, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Mr. Kenny was such an kind person, who always had a smile. Prayers for Mrs. Betty, Bonnie, B.J. and families.

Patsy casbon(galvan)
Knoxville, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

So sorry for your loss. He was a good guy

Gayle A Brown
Lexington, OK
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Monday, February 27, 2023

My Prayers are going up for the Family. B.j. you now have to guardian Angels to watch over you and the family. Love and Prayers to you all. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort and strength.

Genesis Neal Bobo
Bryant, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything.

Maria Mora Chism
Clarksville, AR
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Sorry for ur loss sending prayers for you and the family 🙏

Tony Naile
Brentwood, TN
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Monday, February 27, 2023

What a great guy, I've known Kenny since I was in the first grade at Elaine. I don't believe he had an enemy in the world. He would always try to attend our school reunions, he will be missed!

Anise rushing
Cooter, MO
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Monday, February 27, 2023

Love and prayers