Obituary of Robert E. Calicutt

Services for Robert E.”Bob” Calicutt, 80, Arp, will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church with Reverend Doctor Ron Klingsick officiating with burial to follow at Mason Cemetery, Arp, under the direction of Cottle-Pearson Funeral Home. Mr.Calicutt went to meet the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 in Tyler, Texas. He was born May 6, 1934 in Arp to the late Luther and Coella Thompson Calicutt. He was a lifelong native of Arp, and Mr. Calicutt was a member of Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church and the Nudgers Sunday School Class. He enjoyed his friends at church and all the people he worked with throughout the years in the oilfield and construction jobs. He served as a trustee on the Arp ISD School Board for several years and he was glad to help with aiding the education of area kids and building up the school during that time. Survivors include his wife Lucy Calicutt of Arp. Three Sons, Robin Calicutt and wife Vicki of Chandler; Darin Calicutt and wife Jamie of Arp; and Nolin Calicutt of Arp. Two Brothers James Calicutt and wife Ann of Troup; Jerry Calicutt and wife Faye of Arp. Two Sisters Louise Powers of Seabrook; Patricia Parish and husband Billy of Arp.Three Grandchildren Zach Calicutt, Katie Calicutt and Macy Calicutt. Pallbearers will be Don Calicutt, Craig Fowles, Bob Hemby, Matt Acock, Scott Williams and Jimmy Hill. Honorary Pallbearers are the members of the Nudgers Sunday School Class, Dr. James M. Hamilton, Ronny Swinney, Kent Kellum and Gary Hill. Donations can be made to Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church at P.O. Box 87 Arp, Tx. 75750 or Hospice of East Texas at 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Tx. 75701. The family will receive friends at Arp Emmanuel Baptist Church, Saturday,June 7, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.