James Franklin Calvert Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Franklin Calvert of Sophia, West Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James Franklin left this world on October 18, 2024 at the age of 82, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Franklin Calvert to show support.

Though James Franklin has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Emory Calvert and Marie Athelene Nicely Calvert; his daughter Julie Anna Calvert Wolfe; and his brother Larry Calvert. He is survived by: his wife Jesse McElrath Calvert; his daughters, Jennifer Hilgardner (Bob) and Jamie Kingrey (Todd); his grandson Griffin James Kinder; his son-in-law Donald Wolfe; and his siblings, Peggy Tully (Jim) and Lyndell Stump.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Bowers Hospice House, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802.