Calvin E. Chatman, 84, of Garrison, passed away at his home December 26, 2022, after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family
Calvin was born in Lewis County on August 30, 1938, a son of the late Riley and Abby Martin Chatman. He worked for C&O Railroad and CSX Railroad for 48 years. He also worked for Bertram Lumber Company. Calvin loved being outdoors gardening and especially fishing with his son Eugene. He was a member of Vanceburg Church of God.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 58 years, Joyce Wilburn Chatman, whom he married December 11, 1964; one son, Eugene (Andria) Chatman of Firebrick; one grandson, Calvin “JC” Chatman of Firebrick; and a half-sister, Alice.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, Alvin Chatman; an uncle who raised him, Alvin “Windy” Chatman, a half-brother, Keith Chatman; and his grandmother Rebecca Chatman.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at Gaydos Funeral Home, 159 Second Street in Vanceburg. Burial will follow in Black Oak Cemetery.
Visitation will be Thursday, December 29, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and after 9:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Wilburn, Jeremy Wilburn, Danny Chatman, Ricky Chatman, Vaughn Dyer, and Bondi Dyer.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com.
