Calvin R. Lusk
Abilene

Calvin R. Lusk, 83, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012, at his residence in Abilene. Funeral services will be 2:00p.m., Monday, July 16, 2012 in the Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home Chapel of Faith, 5701 Hwy 277 South, with Chuck Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Memorial Park Cemetery, under the direction of Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home. Visitation will be prior to the service on Monday from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. at the funeral home.

Calvin was born on July 24, 1928 in Haskell County, Texas to the late Richard E. and Willie Dudley Lusk. He attended schools in Knox City and moved to Abilene from Stamford in 1947. Calvin married Uba Lee Hill on September 5, 1948.

Calvin worked at different jobs, but for 30 years he was employed by Lee Cullen doing concrete work. He poured concrete, set forms, and learned the concrete business. After working for Lee Cullen, Calvin went into his own business and did very well for 12 years. Lee Lusk, Calvin's wife, became ill and Calvin retired in 1989 to take care of Lee. She was sick for 4 years and passed away in November of 1999.   The family wishes to give special thanks to the Hospice of the Big Country.

Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife; one daughter, Elaine Klug; and several siblings.

Survivors include his son-in-law, Larry Klug; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Big Country, 4601 Hartford - 2nd floor, Abilene, TX 79605.