Calvin Thomas of Rockford departed this earthly life October 21 2026. He was born October 24, 1960 in Pickens, MS the son of Earl Sr. and Lelar Thomas. Calvin lived in Rockford, IL since 1969 coming from Freeport, IL. He married the former Laurie Williams, June 16, 1984. Calvin was last employed as a Bartender at his family night club, The Silver Night in Freeport, before becoming ill. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, serving as an usher. Calvin was a former mason, and a former bowler. Calvin attended Auburn High School, later to receive his G.E.D.

Calvin leaves to cherish many memories, his wife Laurie Thomas; daughter, Megan Thomas; son, Shannon Sr. (Mary) Jordan; four grandchildren, Arystin, Arian, Shannon Jr., and Ace; three sisters, Dorothy (Charles) Hawthorne, Shirley Adams and Ashia Triplett; two brothers, Earl Jr. (Deidra) Thomas and Jamie Ellis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends including his goddaughters, Montreonna and Miracle Thomas. He was predeceased by his parents; five sisters, Kathy Thomas-Loyd, Denise Thomas, Diane Thomas, Jean Thomas and Barbara Hayman; and brother, Lynn Thomas.

Services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2026 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 404 N. Avon St. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. until the time of service.