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Obituary For Calvin Demps
Mr. Calvin Demps was born on March 16, 1947 to the late Cornelius “Buddy” Demps II and Annie Mae McCoy Demps in Valdosta, GA. He married the love of his life, Saundra Demps, on December 6, 1968. He grew up in the Jones Settlement Community and was known as the Mayor of Jones’s. Calvin graduated from Westside High School in 1966 where he played football and basketball. He was the ultimate Lowndes Vikings, VSU Blazers, Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Falcons fan. He retired from Georgia Power. Calvin accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Thomas Chapel Baptist Church. Calvin loved to joke around, and he never met a stranger. He also loved to cook and take care of the elderly.
Calvin Demps departed life on September 9, 2020 at South Georgia Medical Center.
Calvin Demps was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Eric Henderson; three sisters, Mavis Demps, Ruby Demps and Donnie Mae Jones; four brothers, Cornelius Demps Jr., Sylvester “CB” Demps, Willie Mack and Herbert Demps; three brothers-in-law Bruce Jackson, Lanice Jones and Isaac Hunter; three sisters-in-law Pinky Demps, Easter Demps and Brenda Alexander.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Saundra J. Demps; three daughters Tamela Thomas (Lorenzo), Valerie Henderson and Karen Steward (Rodrick); ten grandchildren Aerica Henderson, Jessica Worley (Frederick), Kenyada Henderson, Victoria Pharris (Nathan), Tiera Henderson (Dominique), Quinton Demps (Dionne), Calvin-Lloyd Thomas, Carlton Thomas (Courtney), Eric Henderson and Kaitlyn; 12 great-grands Leah, Kaden, Malik, Travis Jr., Olivia, Camille, Grace, Marcus, Jaya, Trinity, Emori and Ethan; one sister Mae Ester Garland; one brother Edward Adams; sisters-in-law Bernetha Demps, Anges Adams, Althoria Demps, Janice Jackson, Donna Jean Hunter, Shelia Orr (John), Joann Young (Eddie), Stephanie Williams (Jerry); brothers-in-law Mike Alexander (Kimberly), Willie Head, Larry Head and Bernard Jackson (Lakarsha); A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and Kingston. Close friends Cleo Williams, Eddie McCormick, Coach Bob, Cedrick Bell, Chester Wright and John Milton.
Graveside service for Calvin Demps will be held Saturday, September 19 at 10:00 A M at the Pallbearer Cemetery. If you would like to view the service on Saturday, please become friends with us on Facebook by Friday, September 18. Scott and Roberts Mortuary.
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Add A CondolenceMy thoughts go out to Saundra and the Demps' family at this time of sadness. Sometimes it helps a little when your grief is hard to bear to know that there are other who understand and care. So may the family find some comfort in this message meant to say my sympathetic thoughts go out to you all today. In Sympathy; John Graham of Williamsburg, Virginia.
My deepest condolences and love to the family. I love you all and he will be missed.
Down through the years we have truly shared some good stories. I am going to miss those long phone calls and right on time visits!. But now my friend, it's time to close your eyes and take your eternal rest. Well done! Your friend, Clinton Proctor
My Deepest Condolences to my aunt Saundra and the girls and there children Uncle I'm lost for words it want be the same whenever I visit Valdosta it want be the same. I will not be coming home due to Covid-19. I love you Uncle Calvin rest on. Debbie
May the piece of god be with you our condolences goes out to you and your family R.I.P. Calvin.The Hargett's Family
Our condolences goes out to you and your family may god give you piece at this time of bereavement Calvin!!
From the Daughters of the late Robert E Johnson, Sr Rochelle and Ericka Johnson sends our condolence to the Demps family.
Calvin and I went to school together at westside high. Going to miss you from BernicBe greene Roberts and family's
Sorry for u all's loss ur family is in my thoughts and prayers u all have my condolences he'll definitely be missed he was a good friend and was my little league football coach RIH Calvin.
He was always nice and caring. Sending my condolences to Sandra and the family. Jessica
May God bless all the family and friends. Love Inez Walker
My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Demps on the loss of Calvin Demps. He was a friend. Always respectful, and served well on the Westside High School Committee. Calvin and Rev. Edward's would meet up at VSU games and he would provide peanuts to my grandchildren. R.I.PQ58M3
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