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Buford McCalvin

By The Leader on March 5, 2020

Buford McCalvin
December 7, 1942 – February 26, 2020

Buford McCalvin, 77, of Covington, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.  He was a retired truck driver with Helena Chemicals.

He leaves his wife of 28 years, Sue Rose McCalvin; two daughters, Shelia (David) Francis and Amy McCalvin, both of Covington; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and his special friend and caregiver, Joyce Wilbanks.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ronnie McCalvin; his mother, Mary Beasley; his step-father, David Beasley; his father, Carey McCalvin and two brothers, Euford McCalvin and Lindon McCalvin.

Funeral services were held on Friday, February 28 ,at the Covington Funeral Home chapel.

Friends may sign an online guestbook at www.covingtonfuneralhome.com

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