Arthur Calhoun

January 16, 1938 - April 4, 2016

Arthur Calhoun., 78, of Peoria passed away at Unity Point Proctor Hospital at 9:21 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016. He was born January 16, 1938, in Crueger, Ms. to the late Alex and Bettie Rucker-Calhoun. Arthur accepted Christ in his life at an early age and was baptized at Valley View Church in Mississippi He later moved to Peoria with his family where he worked at Hunt’s. Arthur moved to Detroit Michigan were he retired from General Motors. He became a member of Tristone Baptist Church where he was a member of the Male Chorus. Arthur loved being surrounded by his family and friends; he was an avid bowler, loved to play the guitar and absolutely loved playing gospel music. He recently moved back to Peoria, IL where he joined Mount Zion Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish her precious memories, one son Kevin Cole of Florida, five sisters Mattie Calhoun, Bernice Calhoun-Shannon of Belle Ville, Mi. Ethiel Calhoun-Randle, Betty(Ajay) Calhoun-Martin Mary Helen Calhoun all of Peoria, IL., and one granddaughter, along with a host of family and friends whom loved and will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one sister. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Alphonso Lyons will officiate. Arthur will be laid to rest at Swan Lake Cemetery. Services were arranged with care in loving memory especially for Arthur’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel Online condolences for words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com