Calvin Elliott Humble, 83, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Russell County Hospital. He was born at home in the Esto Community of Russell County, KY on January 12, 1940, a son of the late John E. and Vonnie Lee Popplewell Humble.
He was raised on the family farm and learned at a young age the value of staying busy and hard work. Calvin was a United States Army veteran. He married Janet Jasper on May 8, 1965. His hardworking upbringing would follow Calvin into adulthood. Before opening his own barber shop, which he ran for over 40 years, Calvin barbered for Stanley Wells. When Hopper Drug opened in town, at the end of a full day working for Stanley, Calvin changed clothes and poured the concrete sidewalks for the drugstore from a wheelbarrow. Calvin raised his own beef and chickens; he would raise a garden and can it’s rewards. He got fresh milk from his own cows and would fish and hunt, always keeping food on the table. Calvin would start his days before the sun and end his work well into the night. His family would say he was the hardest working man they ever saw.
SURVIVORS:
His wife: Janet Humble
1 son: Ricky (Eve) Humble
1 brother: Avery D. Humble
1 sister: Margaret Gosser
His granddaughter: Jessica (Zack) Litton
His great-grandson: Elliot Harris
Many nieces & nephews
Along with his parents, Calvin was preceded in death by his son, Clint Humble; three brothers: John Bland Humble, Billy Dean Humble and James Earl Humble; and two sisters: Eudora Cooper and Nannie Lou Brockman.
Graveside service: Russell Springs City Cemetery at 9:00amCT on Monday, June 12, 2023 with Bro. Billy Dunbar officiating
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to off-set funeral expenses by calling the family at 270-585-6908.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com
