The sun rose for Mr. Shellie Calhoun on December 5, 1925 and set August 18, 2019, at Canon Hospice in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was born to the late William and Mae Lee Calhoun in Lyman, Mississippi.

Mr. Calhoun was a resident of the coast for more than 80 years. He retired from the US Navy Base in Gulfport, where he worked in Shipping and Receiving for 20 years. Additionally, he worked at the Gulfport Laundry for 40 years. Mr. Calhoun served in World War II with the United States Marines from 1944-1946 and received an Honorable Discharge. He was a faithful member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport, where he served on the Building Maintenance Ministry until his health began to fail.

Mr. Calhoun met and married Eddie Ruth Whitfield on November 2, 1955 in Gulfport, Mississippi. They were married 62 years. To their union five children were born, three from a previous marriage. Mr. Calhoun is described by his family as a, "Real Man". He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing, dancing, bowling, and boating. Mr. Calhoun was a truthful and honest man, a man of his word, if he told you something you could stand on it for sure. It was very well known within the family that once Mr. Calhoun made a decision or made up his mind, there was no changing. These were the tenants that made Mr. Calhoun such the distinguished and honorable man that he was. He enjoyed life and brought so much joy to those who knew him. His legacy will forever live in the hearts of those who loved him.

Mr. Calhoun was preceded in death by his parents, Mae and William Calhoun; a daughter, Janice E. Spivey; two brothers, Wilbert Jefferson and James Calhoun.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife, Eddie Ruth Calhoun; three sons, Shellie Calhoun, Jr., Clinton E. (Kimbly Burbridge) Calhoun and Garland E. (Michelle) Calhoun; six daughters, Joyce (Milton) Thomas, Barbara A. Conley, Sandra (Edward) Perkins, Lisa D. Washington, Linda (Lee) Straton, Gloria Cain; Pensacola, Florida; 19 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren, cousins and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.