Jimmy Halbert Calhoun

Jimmy (Jim) Halbert Calhoun, age 83, passed away in the early hours of March 25, 2023. The son of Grover and Eunice Calhoun, Jim was born July 21, 1939, in Columbus, Georgia. He grew up in Vernon, Florida and attended Vernon High School where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball before graduating in 1959. He served in the US Navy from 1960 – 1963 aboard the USS Southerland (DD-743) and was honorably discharged as an Electrician's Mate 3rd Class. Later, he began the Jim Calhoun Construction Company which built out commercial properties in Tallahassee and across the Florida panhandle for many years. Jim had a passion for life. His great physical strength was only matched by his kindness and generosity. He loved his home and family, the natural environment and fishing in Florida’s lakes, rivers and the Gulf. He enjoyed building things and teaching others the trades. After he retired, he applied his construction expertise to saving many of the historic buildings in the area as a member of the Wakulla Historical Society. He is preceded in death by his father, Grover Calhoun, his mother Eunice, older brother Talmadge, and older sister Muriel. He is survived by his wife Patti, his step-son Paul Berryman, his wife Karen and their daughter Addison as well as Paul’s son Dillon Berryman, his wife Kayla and their daughter Iver, all of Crawfordville. He leaves two sons from his first marriage John Calhoun (his wife Meredith and their two children, Lexi and Liam) and Stewart Calhoun, all of Tallahassee. Other close surviving relatives include Ray & Lee Vincent of Columbus, GA; Phil and Becky Pruitt of Crawfordville and a younger sister; Gayle Calhoun, along with numerous other cousins and friends whom he dearly loved. Flowers are appreciated and may be sent in care of the service for Jim Calhoun, to the Family Funeral Home 3106 Crawfordville Hwy, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Jim was an active member and longtime supporter of the Wakulla Historical Society. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Wakulla Historical Society at 24 High Drive, P. O. Box 151, Crawfordville, Florida 32326. The family will be receiving guests for a visitation at the Family Funeral Home in Crawfordville on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, from 12 noon until 2pm. Skip & Trey Young along with Paula and Kimberly are assisting the family. Family Funeral Home at Harvey Young Chapel. 850-926-5919 Familyfhc.com

Jimmy Halbert Calhoun

July 21, 1939 - March 25, 2023