Anderson Calhoun

. Anderson Bernard Calhoun departed his earthly life for his eternal life on the 9th day of October, 2010 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC.  Bernard leaves to cherish his memory and legacy of love and service: His wife: Maude Calhoun Two children:  Brenda Day and husband, Bobby Joe, & Robert "Bob" Calhoun and wife, Laura Four grandchildren: Chad Day and wife Jenny, Chrissie Day Hoyle and husband Tim, Andy Calhoun and wife Shannon, and Wendy Calhoun Oller Three step-grandchildren:  Stephen Smith and wife Sara, Andrew Smith and wife Cristin & Wally Smith and wife Jessica Seven great-grandchildren:  Sarah & Mady Day, Riley Hoyle, Garett Oller, Tyler White, Gabe and Sam Smith Step-mother:  Lottie Calhoun of Jefferson, NC Two sisters:  Geraldine McNeil and Maxine Bragg, half sister:  Imogene Ham Special nephew:  Bill Ham Bernard was the son of the late Claude and Pearl Barr Calhoun.  Six brothers and sisters preceded him in death:  Paris Lewis, Buel Calhoun, Opha Rhodes, Henrietta Powers, Cecil Calhoun & Katherine Miller. Bernard made the decision to quit school at age 12, after the death of his mother to take care of his younger brothers and sisters and to ensure they finish school.  He became employed at Phenix Chair Company on February 15, 1952 in the lumber yard.  He worked his way up in the plant until he became the plant manager in August of 1971.  He retired from Thomasville Furniture on February 28, 1993.  During his retirement years he enjoyed making and selling birdhouses and playing golf. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Phoenix Baptist Church by Rev. Jeff Dollar and Rev. Ken Morris.  Burial will follow in the Eller Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 9:00 PM Tuesday, October 12th at Badger Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to:  Eller Cemetery Fund c/o Maude Calhoun, 1110 McNeil Rd., Lansing, NC  28643 or Phoenix Baptist Church c/o Andrea Greer, PO Box 159, Warrensville, NC 28693 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.