Calvin Rich

Calvin C. Rich (83) passed away on June 27, 2009, in Dallas, Tx. after a 2-month illness & surgery. His brothers and sisters knew him as ‘Feller.’ He was born in Black Hills, Texas, a community north-west of Corsicana in Navarro County. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mattie L. Hutchins Rich. Brother Alvin & Gale Rich of Dallas. Children Mike Eugene Rich, Vickie Marie & Joe Hudson Looney, Marvin Dale & Sandy Borne Rich, James Calvin & Sheryl Hendricks Rich. Grandchildren, Mike Eugene Rich, Jr., Misty Marie Hudson, Mary Michelle Lilly, Marc Edward Looney, John David Rich, Zachary Dale Rich, David James Rich and Andrew Kyle Rich. Great-grandchildren, Aaron, Emari, Maryan, Eli, Avery Bay and Jack. Calvin began his career in the oil fields of West Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi before beginning work at Dallas Power & Light (DP&L) in 1947. He retired in 1978 as a supervisor in the Underground Distribution division with 34 years of service. He then worked for Westinghouse Electric for 2-½ years before returning home to work with the Baptist Men’s Group in Navarro Co., donating time and money to help those in need. He also served neighbors by building and repairing their homes or doing whatever was necessary. In the past few years he again retired to his farm, sold the cows and bailed hay for neighbors. He was an active member and teacher at Oak Grove Baptist, Dallas; Pleasant Grove First Baptist for 16 years, Dallas; and in Corsicana at Northside Baptist for 27 years and Cornerstone Baptist. Calvin was ordained a Deacon on Oct. 4, 1970 and mentored men both young and old throughout his lifetime. He was a Godly man with strong convictions about his responsibilities and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, O.S. Rich and Lena Ray Rich, his brother Melvin, sisters Lucille, Louise, Lena Ruth and Lavern. He served as a leader in the Black Hills Cemetery Association for most of his life. Any contribution to BHCA in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Black Hills Cem. Assn. C/O Janice Watkins King 2033 Glenwood Circle Corsicana, Tx 75110 jking2002@sbcglobal.net

Calvin Rich

July 9, 1925 - June 27, 2009