In Memory Of
Edward Leonard Orlando Calbert
1941
2022
Edward Leonard Orlando Calbert
July 29, 1941 — January 29, 2022
Edward Leonard Orlando Calbert, "Leonard" 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 29, 2022.
Leonard was born on July 29, 1941, in Louisville, KY to the late Fulton and Lula Bernice Calbert. Leonard is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Mattie Roberts Calbert; children Sharon (Curt), Karen, Lisa and Chris (Marina); grandchildren Davida, Deandrea, Curt Jr., Kendrick, Christopher II, Kieran, Krichelle and Mikyla; great-grandchildren Niveya, Kyler, & Maya; siblings, Latacha Brewer, Robert Calbert (Marilyn), Patricia Hatchett, Clara Wordlow (Ron Lee), Ronnie Dow (Debonna), Glenn Calbert, Andre Calbert (Tonya) and Crystal Calbert; and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his brothers William "Bill" Calbert, Artie Calbert and Randall Calbert.
Leonard enjoyed traveling, camping, piddling and spending time with family. He was a constant presence in the life of his children and enjoyed sharing his love of life and the outdoors with his grandchildren. Leonard always found humor in a situation and kept his family laughing all the time. As a loyal and present servant of God, Leonard taught Sunday school at his church, St. Luke Baptist Church, until his health began to fail.
He received his undergraduate degree from Kentucky State University and his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. He began his career in education with Jefferson County Public Schools where he was a teacher and counselor for 28 years until his retirement in 1991. He had a passion for seeing children reach their full potential and that was demonstrated by his continued commitment to educating the youth in our community through his part-time work with JCPS even after retirement.
Leonard is also survived by the many great friends he met throughout his life: childhood, college, and his career.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 8th at 11:00 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive) with the funeral immediately following at 12:00 pm. Burial to follow in Berrytown Cemetery.
Online Condolences may be left by clicking, "Share Memories".
Leonard was born on July 29, 1941, in Louisville, KY to the late Fulton and Lula Bernice Calbert. Leonard is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 45 years, Mattie Roberts Calbert; children Sharon (Curt), Karen, Lisa and Chris (Marina); grandchildren Davida, Deandrea, Curt Jr., Kendrick, Christopher II, Kieran, Krichelle and Mikyla; great-grandchildren Niveya, Kyler, & Maya; siblings, Latacha Brewer, Robert Calbert (Marilyn), Patricia Hatchett, Clara Wordlow (Ron Lee), Ronnie Dow (Debonna), Glenn Calbert, Andre Calbert (Tonya) and Crystal Calbert; and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving family members. He was preceded in death by his brothers William "Bill" Calbert, Artie Calbert and Randall Calbert.
Leonard enjoyed traveling, camping, piddling and spending time with family. He was a constant presence in the life of his children and enjoyed sharing his love of life and the outdoors with his grandchildren. Leonard always found humor in a situation and kept his family laughing all the time. As a loyal and present servant of God, Leonard taught Sunday school at his church, St. Luke Baptist Church, until his health began to fail.
He received his undergraduate degree from Kentucky State University and his Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. He began his career in education with Jefferson County Public Schools where he was a teacher and counselor for 28 years until his retirement in 1991. He had a passion for seeing children reach their full potential and that was demonstrated by his continued commitment to educating the youth in our community through his part-time work with JCPS even after retirement.
Leonard is also survived by the many great friends he met throughout his life: childhood, college, and his career.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 8th at 11:00 am at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals, and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel (235 Juneau Drive) with the funeral immediately following at 12:00 pm. Burial to follow in Berrytown Cemetery.
Online Condolences may be left by clicking, "Share Memories".
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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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