Age 97, Horace James Calhoun passed away September 4, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a resident of Brookdale Lakeview Crossing in Groveport. Born December 6, 1922 in Seminary, Mississippi, he was the son of James and Ada Calhoun of Rayville, Louisiana. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude (nee Shestrik) Calhoun (deceased) of Cleveland, Ohio; dearest father of eight children David, Kathy (deceased), John, Paul, Patrick, Sandra, Daniel and James. Horace is survived by 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A veteran of WWII, Horace served with the 29th Division at Normandy and was awarded the Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars, and the Legion of Honor from the French Government. A long-time resident of Cleveland, Ohio, he worked for the Nickel Plate Railroad and the Cuyahoga County Cooperative Extension Service. A noted Horticulturalist, Horace was also a past president of the Ohio Landscape Association. Funeral Mass Saturday June 26th at 11AM at St. Mel Church 14436 Triskett Rd. with visitation one hour prior to mass. Internment Holy Cross Cemetery.