We bid farewell to John Patrick Calvin of Danville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on August 11, 2025 at the age of 76. John Patrick touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Patrick Calvin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Calvin and Vivian Calvin (Kerr); his brother Tony Calvin; and his nephew Sean Calvin. He is survived by: his wife LaVerne Calvin of Danville, IL; his children, Melinda "Mindy" Priest (Jeremy) of Westville, IL, Joan Applegate (Nathan) of Danville, IL, Justin Calvin (Samantha Meeker) of Danville, IL, Kevin Hill (Susan) of Ft Myers, FL and Larry Hill (Suszanne Ingram) of Bismarck, IL; his grandchildren, Zach Hill, Jared Hill (Ashli), Logan Hill, Clayton Hill (Cierra), Abigayle Neubig (Danny), Haley Hill, Keely Applegate, Jackson Priest (Katelyn Callahan), Madeline Applegate, Noah Warner, Madison Priest, Scarlett Calvin, Marigold Calvin, Violet Calvin and Vivian Calvin; his great grandchildren, Beau Neubig, Harper Hill, Scarlett Hill and Houston Hill; his brothers, Tim Calvin of Champaign, IL, Mark Calvin (Sue Bennett) of Watseka, IL and Joe Calvin (Angela) of Georgetown, KY; and his friend Jody Calvin of Danville, IL.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 17th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and on Monday, August 18th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at the Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center (3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834). A celebration of life will be held on Monday, August 18th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made in JP's memory to the Activities Fund for Veterans at the Illiana Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Danville, IL.