James Benjamin Calhoun, Sr. was born September 16, 1928 in Minden, Louisiana and entered into rest February 18, 2021 in Minden, Louisiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Croft and Bessie Leola Nix Calhoun; wife Nancy Mathews Calhoun; infant son, James Benjamin Calhoun, Jr; daughter, Kayla Calhoun Gorham; sisters, Glady s Calhoun Milner and Marcilene Calhoun Vedross; and brother, W.C. (Bill) Calhoun.
He is survived by his daughters, Monnie Heard and husband Tony and Susan Vess and husband Denny; grandchildren, Peyton Gorham and Pete Gorham; great-grandchildren, Samantha Gorham and Kaleb Gorham; sister, Artemis Calhoun Busby, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Monnie and Susan would like to thank daddy's niece and nephew, Bessie and Billy Don Mangrum for all they have done to help daddy over the years.
A memorial will be held at a later date due to Covid.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home
211 Murrell Street
Minden, Louisiana 71055
(318) 377-3412