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Albuquerque Journal - September 12, 2003
Aaron Calhoun passed from this life on Tuesday, September 8, 2003, he was born August 13,
1950 in Natchitoches, LA. He was the oldest of eight children and accepted Christ as his
Savior at a young age. For more than three decades, Aaron enjoyed the freedom and
adventure of the road by pursuing trucking as a career. Most recently, he was employed at
the Wm. Thomas Trucking Company where he had many colleagues who were as dear as family to
him. Aaron consistently demonstrated a profound love for his family. He was a kind and
very compassionate man who was deeply devoted to his wife of 22 years, his parents, and
extended family members as well. Aaron was a great provider and father. He was known for
his quiet demeanor and strength. Aaron's father, Manuel Calhoun, preceded him in
death. Aaron leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Portia Calhoun; his mother,
Rosa Lee Calhoun; Seven brothers and sisters, Cleola (Otis) Mitchell, Emily Calhoun,
Janice Calhoun, Paul (Georgia!
) Calhoun, Albert (Gwen) Calhoun, Elijah Calhoun, and Charles (Juanita) Calhoun; seven
children, VoTasha Calhoun, Lisa Marie Sidney, David Sidney, Phillip Parnell, Christopher
Mock, Chase Steen, and Carmen West; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,
grandchildren, extended family and dear friends. A Memorial Service will be held at New
Hope Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1901 Pennsylvania NE., on Saturday, September 13, 2003 at
10:00 a.m. Bishop David C. Cooper will officiate. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services,
2919 4th ST. NW. Albuq. 505-343-8008.