"I'm so sorry for your loss donette. Rick was an amazing man with a heart the size of half th world. He will be missed by many he touched so many lives."
In loving memory of
Richard Scott Calvin
February 10, 2015
Richard Scott "Rick" Calvin, age 32, of Quincy, died on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 12:13 am in his home.
Rick was born June 23, 1982 in Quincy, Illinois, the son of Jeff and Donette Calvin Jones.
Rick was a Class of 2000 graduate of Payson Seymour High School. He attended Western Illinois University and was currently attending John Wood Community College. Rick had been employed by Titan Wheel for 10 years.
Rick greatly enjoyed missionary trips to Guatemala with Vermont Street United Methodist Church. Much of his time in Guatemala was spent working in orphanages with children. He was active and enjoyed exercising, and watching football. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Dallas Cowboys fan.
Rick loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and all of their children.
Rick's survivors include his mother, Donette Jones of Coatsburg, IL, his father, Jeff Jones of Shelbyville, MO, his sister, Kala Jones of Shelbyville, MO, his grandparents, Don and Maria Calvin of Coatsburg, IL, two aunts, Angela Boll of Palmyra, MO, and Amanda (Keith) England of Columbus, IL, four uncles, Scott (Kathy) Calvin of Quincy, Gordon (Judy) Griggs of Pennsylvania, Scott (Shari) Jones of Quincy, and Rick (Amy) Jones of Quincy, several special cousins, Rebecca Calvin, Kelly, Katie and Greg Boll, Cory Calvin and Amanda Rose, Kamrin, Brady and Adalyn England, and a cousin who was like a mother to him, Sharon Barnett of Quincy.
Rick was preceded in death by his grandmother, Colleen Calvin, grandparents, Karol and Boots Jones, and an uncle, Kevan Griggs.
Rick's family invites you to be casual and wear jean and t-shirts in honor of Rick.
Services: 11:00 am Friday, February 13, 2015 at Vermont Street United Methodist Church, with Rev. Gary Livesay and Clif Weisinger officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Thursday February 12, 2015 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: To the family
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Ricky was a true friend of ours ,we are pleased to say that Rick was our friend ,he was a good young man ,his heart was in the right place .He cared for others no matter what ,We will always remember him ,and i know my son Zach will truly miss his friendship as they were good Tight friends too ,R.I.P. Rick now you get to help God with all the children you helped on earth ,You Will be missed.\"
"I am so sorry to hear about this. I worked with Rick at Titan and he was one of my favorite young "kids" there. Always a smile, willing to help anyone and just a fun person to work with. He will be missed by many."
"My heart goes out to Rick's friends and family. This is such a tragic loss and words are little comfort at this time. I will forever remember Rick and his ability to make the class laugh. He was a great guy and I have loved seeing the photos from his missions trips. Heaven's gain is our loss. Prayers to all of you!"
"I'm was so shook to hear of your loss . My heart breaks for you . Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers ."
"I knew Rick from elementary school. He was one of the sweetest boys and I will always remember that sly grin he always had. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and his friends during this difficult time. Thinking of you all."