Jewell Ray "Buddy" Calvert

Jewell Ray “Buddy” Calvert, age 86, of Dawson Springs, KY passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at his residence. Mr. Calvert was born in Dawson Springs, KY on April 15, 1936 to the late Texal Calvert and Ozelma Veach Calvert. He worked and retired with Peabody Coal Company after 21 years of service. He was a UMWA Member, and he attended the Dawson Springs Baptist Temple. Mr. Calvert enjoyed the comradery of the motorcycle group named the Tradewater Riders.

Mr. Calvert is survived by a daughter, Lisa Purdy of Dawson Springs, KY; a son, Jeff Calvert (Brenda) of Providence, KY; and one brother, Doug Calvert of Olney, KY; three grandchildren, Karissa Russell (Austin), Kaila Weedman (Allison) and Madison Purdy; and four great grandchildren, Brandon Bullock, Gabriella Bullock, Paityn Russell and Roman Bullock.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Wanda Beshear Calvert; sister, Norma Jean Jennings; and brother, Carl Calvert.

Visitation for Jewell Ray “Buddy” Calvert will be Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Beshear Funeral Home, Dawson Springs, KY from 12:00 PM until the funeral hour at 2:00 PM with Rev. Donnie Howton and Elder Jeff Winfrey officiating. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery.

Mr. Calvert’s service will be streamed live on Beshear Funeral Home Facebook beginning at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 24, 2022. (To view: “Google” beshearfuneralhomefacebook and select “videos” among the menu options).