James Helon Calcutt, 70, of Franklin, NC, passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007.

Born in Pamplico, SC, he was the son of the late George and Getha Poston Calcutt. James retired in 1988 from the U.S. Navy as a Master Chief; he worked for Unisys Corp. for several years and worked at Greenway Ford in Orlando, FL for 12 years and retired and moved to Franklin. He attended Bethel United Methodist Church; was active in the Old Bones Softball League; was an avid sports fan and loved riding his Harley.

He is survived by his wife Patricia Pelkey Calcutt; daughter, Joan Calcutt of Orlando, FL; one granddaughter, Jennifer Hamel and his extended family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Rev. Al Beck will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences @www.maconfuneralhome.com

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