Fred Calhoun

Mr. Fred Calhoun, age 76, of Jefferson, NC, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Calhoun was born April 26, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Lillard and Rohada Miller Calhoun. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Calhoun. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 3 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Reverend Russell Gordon.  Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. The family will receive friends from 2 pm to 3 pm prior to the funeral service at Ashelawn.  Mr. Calhoun is survived by: His wife: Linda Calhoun of Burlington, NC. One son:  Ken Calhoun of Winton-Salem, NC. One daughter:  Lynn Leland of North Wilkesboro, NC. 2 brothers:  J.C. Calhoun of Wilmington, DE and Albert Calhoun of Waynesville, NC. 3 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon's International, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694; or to the Disabled American Veterans, 446 Ashe Park Road, Jefferson, NC 28640. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was entrusted with Mr. Calhoun's arrangements.