Montgomery “Montie” Calhoun Jr., 84, formerly of El Dorado Springs, passed away at his home in Marvell, AR, on April 20, 2009. He was born in Kentucky on Aug. 7, 1924, to Montgomery Calhoun Sr. and Vona (Grider) Calhoun.
On Nov. 23, 1984, Montie married Sarah Vickers. They lived in El Dorado Springs until November 2008 when they moved to Arkansas.
Montie was a veteran serving in the Army during World War II. He was injured during the Normandy Invasion and awarded a Purple Heart as well as a Good Conduct Medal.
Montie was a quiet individual. He worked for many years as a carpenter. He loved to hunt and fish, tied jugs, and had several buddies he enjoyed fishing with. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, Sarah (Vickers) Calhoun, of the home; one son, Michael Calhoun – Lee’s Summit; two daughters, Marsha Forecki – Council Bluffs, IA, and Marlena Spencer and husband, Glen – Parkville; three grandchildren – Marc, Charlie and Nick; and one great-grandchild, Nora.
Services were held on Friday, April 24, in Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Burton officiating. Interment was in Stockton City Cemetery under the direction of Bland-Hackleman Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs.
Pallbearers were – Michael Calhoun, Daniel Cox, DeAngelo Pittard, Frank Trainer and Jerry Ramsey.
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