Retired Master Sergeant James V. (Jimmy) Calhoun, Jr, age 76, passed away 5/26/20 at Tift Regional Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. He was a twenty-year decorated veteran, having served in both the United States Air Force and United States Army. James was born 4/27/1944 in Gainesville, Florida and raised in Leesburg, Florida. Having lived in several different areas, his preference for small towns finally led him to settle in Albany. He was an avid supporter of Albany Police Department law enforcement and attended their Citizen Police Academies, in order to help create a better understanding between the community and the police department. His love of hunting and guns began in his youth and was naturally enhanced in the military. No surprise, he was an avid shooter at the local gun range. As a member of The Oath Keepers and a Patriot, his webpage: freedomisknowledge/jamesplace/ tried to foster a better understanding of the direction of our country, its history and, therefore, its future. He was a complicated man, who led a quiet life, comforted by his love of animals, but most especially his three dogs Odi, Train and Buddy.
Though James was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Albany, his thirst for spiritual knowledge and guidance led him to attend many other local churches. Since none of his family are local, we especially wish to thank his friends and neighbors who came forward and helped guide us in our time of need. He is survived by his two children, Elizabeth Clark Britt and James V. Calhoun, III; two grandchildren, Trish Cummings and Kaylee Britt; and four great grandchildren, Temperance and Leigh Cummings, and Alyssa and Benjamin Britt; and his three sisters, Trish Calhoun, Jodi Hunter and Abbey Calhoun.
The memorial service will be 7/11/20 at 11:00 am at The Freedom Church of Albany, 2200 Ledo Rd, Albany, with a graveside service immediately following at Crown Hill Cemetery, 1907 Dawson Road, Albany. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Albany Humane Society, 1705 West Oakridge Drive, Albany, GA 31707, are suggested. All are welcome.