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William Demurel "Papa Bill" Calhoun, 78, of Gastonia, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2019, at his home.
He was born March 28, 1941, in Gaston County, son of the late Bud and Maxine Calhoun.
"Papa Bill" deeply loved his family and enjoyed playing the bass guitar and keyboard.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Greene Funeral Service, West Chapel, 216 Archie Whitesides Rd. Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Katherine Asis.
The family will receive friends 6-8 pm Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at the funeral home.
Burial will be at Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia.
"Papa Bill" is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy Gibson Calhoun; sons, Roger Calhoun and wife Tracy, Richard Calhoun and wife Paula; daughter, Robin Calhoun Hensley and husband Jimmy; brother, Terry Calhoun and wife Cyndi; grandchildren, Joey Asis, Billy Asis and wife Katherine, Sam Asis Jr., Casey Calhoun, Conner Calhoun, Sawyer Calhoun; great-grandchildren, JoJo, Mason, Sadie and Jayce Asis.
Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Arrangements are with the West Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Greene Funeral Services - West Chapel
Thursday, November 7, 2019
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Greene Funeral Services - West Chapel
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