Calvin William Housewright

Calvin W. Housewright, 87, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at UT Medical Center. He was born and raised in Knoxville and graduated from Rule High School in 1949. Mr. Housewright’s long career in law enforcement began in 1961, and included 47 years in Law Enforcement and Juvenile Justice System. He served with the Knoxville Police Department, 1961-1988, retiring as Captain, and then served as an Officer and Liaison of the Knox County Juvenile Court, 1988-2011. He was a 30 year member of the Tennessee Juvenile Court Services Association (TJCSA), serving as President, 1995, and on the Board of Trustees. He was a Scottish Rite Mason (32nd Degree), a member of the Kerbela Temple Shriners, Elk Lodge #160, and an esteemed member of the Rabbit Hunters Club. Calvin is preceded in death by Betty, his wife of 34 years, parents David J. and Edith Galyon Housewright, and brother David J. Housewright, Jr. He is survived by his children: Tim Housewright, Rebecca Sue Johnson (Kyle), Laura E. Housewright, Linda Gale Shown (Bobby), Karen Hubbs, Lisa Tarver (Jeff), and Jeff Turney (Denise); grandchildren; Bradley K. “Buzz” Johnson, Austin and Logan Housewright, Amber and Matthew Shown, Whitney Cummings (Matt), Sumer Fletcher, Paul Tarver, Jeff Tarver, Brent Tarver (Heather), and 5 great-grandchildren: Kylie, Katie Grace, Ryder, Kaenon and Olivia Grey who will be here in August; brother-in-law Jimmy Stroud (wife Teresa); two nephews, Tom Housewright and Brandon Stroud (Sara); two nieces Tiffany Leslie and Taylor Dills; three great-nephews, Parker, Ayden and Wyatt and two great-nieces, Madison and Paisley. The family would like to thank the staff of the Neuro-Critical Care Unit of UT Medical Center, and the staff of NHC Farragut for their exceptional care and assistance. Memorial service will be held, Monday, July 9, 2018, 12:00 noon, Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, preceding the service. Inurnment service will follow at Lynnhurst Cemetery, with a Procession that will include KPD and KCSO motorcycles. The graveside service will include full Police Honors of 21 gun salute and taps. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Knox Kerbela Shriners, 315 Mimosa Ave, Knoxville, TN 37920.

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Calvin William Housewright

February 20, 1931 - June 16, 2018