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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Calvin A. Reffett
Calvin A.
Reffett
May 6, 1938 — Feb 9, 2019
Calvin A. Reffett's Obituary
Mr. Calvin A. Reffett, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:08 AM,
February 9
, 2019 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born in Kentucky, on
May 6
, 1938, Calvin Alex Reffett was a treasured son of John George and Lidia Bentley Reffett. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Eva and brother George.
On
January 3
, 1963 Calvin married the love of his life, Vernellee Howard. They enjoyed 56 years of life's adventures. From their union came two handsome sons, Shane and Shawn. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessing of grandsons Charles Reffett and Jack Carvey Reffett.
In Calvin's younger years he competed as a drag racer and drove over the road truck. More recently during the past 15 years he was proud to be a member of the
Rochester
Iron and Metal team. Calvin
truly enjoyed his friendship with Jason Grube and Mooch Lewis. He
was on the board of directors for the Prill School Association and a member of the Blacktop Cruisers. Calvin and Jack spent many hours restoring his 1961 Ford Galaxy.
Paramount in his life was his family. Grandpa Calvin loved spending time with his grandson Jack. They enjoyed fishing at several undisclosed ponds around the area and taking Jack's 2008 shiny vista blue Mustang Shelby GT 500 to compete at area red hot car shows. As a team they collaborated on shining everything from bumper to bumper and everything between, till they glistened.
Left to cherish Calvin's memory are his wife Vernellee; son Shane Reffett and wife Lisa, all of Rochester; grandsons Jack C. Reffett and Charles Reffett; daughter-in-law Joyce Reffett of Kewanna; Aunt and Uncle Kelsa Mae and Phil Carr; nephews: Bruce Woodcox and wife Wendy, Travis Woodcox and wife Stacy, Tom Arnett and wife Barb, Bret Arnett and Mark Reffett and wife Debra. Preceding Calvin in death are his son Shawn Reffett;
December 25
, 2017, parents John and Lidia Reffett, a sister Eva Woodcox, and a brother George Reffett.
Pastor Jason Rice will officiate services. Burial will be in the Citizen's Cemetery.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Calvin A. Reffett
Visitation
February
13
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 8:00 pm
Visitation
February
14
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
9:30 - 10:30 am
Celebration of Life
February
14
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 10:30 am
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