Calvin Cal David Neatherlin, Sr.

December 17, 1947 - May 30, 2015

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Crestview Baptist Church

Wednesday 6/3, 10:00 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

Tuesday 6/2, 6:00 pm

Serenity Memorial Gardens - Midland

Wednesday 6/3

Calvin David Neatherlin, Sr., 67, born December 17, 1947, of Midland passed away on Saturday May 30, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Maureen “Mo” Neatherlin; his parents, Ben and Leona Neatherlin; and his sister, Nancy Anding Briggs. The family will be accepting friends at the home of Jenifer Neatherlin on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2015 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral services will be held at Crestview Baptist Church on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 10:00am with interment following at Serenity Memorial Gardens. Dr. John Gerlach will be officiating the services.Calvin attended Midland High School and served honorably as a Specialist 4 in Company B, Special Troops, in United States Army. He served from February of 1968 to February of 1970. He was Soldier of the Month in Vietnam in June of 1969. He was also awarded the Good Conduct Medal, in February of 1970. Calvin was a true enterpriser. He was a jack of all trades; he started a multitude of businesses working as a truck driver, horse trainer and racer, car salesman, wholesale salesman, construction, you name it. He loved change and had big ideas as he was a dreamer and a believer in the American dream. Calvin, “Pops”, was a vibrant, larger than life man. He was intelligent and had a persona that welcomed everyone with his bright smile. He had a zest for life and you can’t forget his big belly laugh. He didn’t know a stranger and lit up any room he entered. He came from a very large family and was always doing his part to help in hard times. He was a protector and provider for all of his family, as well as his country. He loved his family, horse racing, golf, the Dallas Cowboys, and was undoubtedly a super-fan of the Midland High Bulldogs. He thoroughly enjoyed sharing his opinion and felt obligated to share that opinion with the umpires. As one of his nephews said, “If you didn’t love Calvin Neatherlin, you didn’t love anyone.” That is the impact that Calvin left on everyone. You were better off for having known him. Calvin is survived by his son, Cal Neatherlin Jr. and his wife, Kim Neatherlin of San Antonio; daughter, Jeni Neatherlin of Midland; grandchildren, Shianne Elliott, Shelby Neatherlin, Michael Elliott, Karsen Neatherlin, Christian Hancock, Seth Neatherlin and Trinity Neatherlin. He is also survived by his brother, Ben Neatherlin and wife, Louise of Midland; brother, Bill Neatherlin and wife, Billie of Midland; sister, Judy Wynn and husband, Terry Wynn of Colorado City; brother, Brad Neatherlin of Midland; brother, Mike Neatherlin of Brock; and his sister, Paula Kruse of Colorado City. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and family near and far.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to VA Hospital in Big Spring, TX or March of Dimes by clicking the \Memorial\ tab below.,

Crestview Baptist Church

Wednesday 6/3, 10:00 am

Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home

3800 N. Big Spring St

Midland, Texas 79705

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Tuesday 6/2, 6:00 pm

Serenity Memorial Gardens - Midland

Wednesday 6/3

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So sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family.Julie Crosby

We will all miss Calvin. He was a good friend. He will be missed by his friends and family.God Bless you and all of his family.

i always loved uncle Calvin when I was a boy growing up he always called me ,gee baby Even as I got older he would still use that name it never bothered me I loved uncle Calvin and always will. He will always be one of my best memories

We are so very sorry for your loss. We did not know him personally butIf he was anything like his son, daughter in law and grandkids then no doubtHe was a wonderful man! Prayers for your family in the days ahead.Much Love,Michael Hopper Family

Calvin was a childhood friend to Gary and they served in VietNam together. He was our Best Man at our wedding.Later we would see each other at the Midland football games. That was a fun time for all of us.Last time we seen Calvin was at Crestview Baptist and he was being a proud grandpa.We loved Calvin and he will be missed by all that knew him and loved him.

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May the Lord give you the family the strength to handle your loss. I am so very sorry to lose Cal. I will always remember the great times he and I had watching Shelby and my granddaughter, Sydney play softball. He so loved all of his grandchildren and was not afraid to show his emotions of support. God bless you all in your time of loss.Mickey Cohlmia

A Golden heart stopped beating , but the memory of a great smile, laughter and twinkle of his eyes will forever remain in our hearts for sure. Calvin was one of the greatest friend that anyone could ever ask for and if you ever needed him he would be there for sure. He loved his family, friends and his Counrty for sure and I thank him for serving our Country. My love and prayers go out to his family. This is not Goodbye Calvin, but we will see you someday. RIP, my special friend.

We are sorry to hear about Calvin's passing. He was a true Neatherlin gentleman.May God help you deal with the loss by helping you always remember the good times with Calvin.

I will always remember my time with Calvin..... Dancing, Family Time, Golf, and of course the horses. If it weren't for Calvin, Cal and Bullet I would of never picked up the sport of golfing which to this day I enjoy so very much. As for dancing Calvin was the one that taught me that also and I am surprised that I didn't put him in crutches from all of the times I stepped on his feet when we first started. It just makes me smile when I think of it all. I extend my condolences for Cal, Jeni, Kim and of course to all of Calvin's family. Please keep in your heart all of the wonderful times that you shared with him as I know I will.

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