Ronald E. “Ron” Calhoun, 75, of Lititz, died peacefully surrounded by his wife and family on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Everett, Bedford County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Dorothy Winck Calhoun. Ron was the loving husband of Linda L. Bitts Calhoun and they observed their 49th wedding anniversary in July of this year. For over 34 years Ron worked as a truck driver for Yellow Freight in Lancaster and was a member of the Teamsters Local Union # 771, Lancaster. A veteran, he served in the United States Coast Guard. Ron was a member of Brickerville United Lutheran Church. Ron’s interests included: flower gardening, taking care of his yard, tinkering with his car and motorcycle, watching Golf on TV, traveling to the beach at Ocean City, MD with his family, and spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife, Linda, is a son, Michael E. husband of Billie Jo Calhoun of Fortson, GA., a daughter, Joanna L. wife of Tyler Knosp of Millersville, four grandchildren: Madison, Morgan, Mason, Sean, a brother Stephen husband of Tracy Calhoun of Everett, and two sisters: Pamela Gelvin of Everett, Rhonda wife of Doug DeAngelo of Altoona.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Ron’s memorial service at the Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, on Monday, November 25, 2019 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Monday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Interment will be private in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to Brickerville United Lutheran Church, 340 East 28th Division Highway, Lititz, PA 17543.