Obituary of Ruth Calicutt

Services for Ruth Evelyn Melton Calicutt, 82, New Chapel Hill, are scheduled for 3:00 pm, Tuesday, February 17, at the First Baptist Church, Arp, with the Reverend Mike Rice officiating. Burial will be in the Mason Cemetery, Arp, under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Mrs. Calicutt died Sunday, February 15, in Tyler. She was born June 26, 1926, in Troup to the late Rastus E. And Garland Simmons Melton and was a lifetime resident of Smith County and a graduate of Salem High School. She worked for many years for the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service in Tyler, the Chapel Hill ISD and Allred's Produce. She was employed by Dr. James Hamilton, MD, in Overton for over 20 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Arp. She married Virgal Calicutt, November 30, 1946. He preceded her in death June 3, 2006. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers, Leonard Melton, Vernon Melton and Loyd Melton. Mrs. Calicutt loved her family and will be remembered for ALWAYS having a friendly smile and never saying a critical word towards anyone. Survivors include, two sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Vicky Calicutt of Arp and Tommy and Carol Calicutt of Whitehouse, two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Mike Duffy of Arp and Shirley and Mike Carson of New Chapel Hill, a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Reba Melton, Tyler; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be David Duffy, Stephen Carson, Payton Calicutt, David Fowler, Glen Carpenter, and Charles Tate. The Family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, Monday, February 16. Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Hospice of East Texas, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, Texas 75701.