Leon Calhoun

Leon Calhoun, Age 82, of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his children.  He was born March 8, 1942 in Fonde, KY to the late Shelby “Buck”  and Mary LouElla Calhoun.

He is survived by two daughters: Joanna Calhoun and Angela (Matthew) Gold of Sidney and one Son, Jason Calhoun of Jackson Center: grandchildren Chelsea (Chris) Terry, Brandon (Erin Symonds) Hughes, Noah (Katelyn Shiverdecker) Calhoun, Natalie Calhoun, Justin Gates, Candon Calhoun, Jaydon Calhoun, Kaitlyn (Matthew) Glass, Hailey Gold, Zack Gold, Avery Howell and Megan Hilyard and 15 great grandchildren.  Leon is also survived by Sisters Shelby Holloway, Teresa (Gene) Holloway, Joyce Reed and brother Jimmy (Dorothy) Calhoun along with many in-laws and nieces and nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years Mary Sue (Tate) Calhoun, one infant son Leon Calhoun Jr, one brother, Paul Calhoun and one sister Mary (Calhoun) Reed and infant brother Arvil Lee Calhoun.

Leon retired from Copeland after 36 years of dedicated service which included being active in the local IUE-CWA.  He was a union steward for many years during his tenure at Copeland, even withstanding the strike of 1975-1976.  Leon was a “neighborhood sheriff” as termed by many as he was always seen driving the Green Tree Hills area checking on his friends and neighbors, including Christopher Watercutter and Matthew Rexroth he considered two of his own children. Leon proudly spoke of his letter of appreciation received from then Sidney Police Chief Steve Wearly for physically capturing and holding a car theft suspect in 1995 at Harmon Park as the suspect was running from the police thru the park while Leon was attending an IUTIS game.  Leon was of the Christian Faith. 

Service will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 12 noon at Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, with longtime friend of 70+ years Rev. Lonnie Lyke officiating. Family will receive friends and family from 1030am until the time of services at the funeral home. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery immediately following services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made in Leon’s name to Wilson Hospice of Sidney.  The family would like to personally thank Wilson Hospice employees Barb, Mary, Shari, Bev, Lisa and Betty and Fidelity Home Health's Elizabeth (EB) for the care administered to Leon. Condolences may be made to the family at www.theadamsfuneralhome.com. 

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