Calvin John LeGrand, 79, of Oran passed away Friday, January 5, 2018 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Feb. 9, 1938 in Oran to the late Zeno and Weldon Antonia Stike LeGrand.

Calvin was a retired dispatcher and operator for I.C.G. Railroad Co. He was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran. Calvin was a member of the Knights of Columbus #4311 in Oran. He was an avid horseman; he enjoyed providing the horse and wagon rides for the K.C. 4th of July Picnic in Oran and hosting friends and family at the farm. Calvin also loved playing pool at the K.C. hall. As a side job he delivered the daily newspaper for forty plus years.

He is survived by two daughters, Lisa (Richard) Scherer of Benton; Lorena (Steven) Gebhardt of Oran ; two brothers, Ronnie LeGrand of Dexter, Sam LeGrand of Cape Girardeau; four sisters, Judith King of Oran, Betty Stewart of Clinton, Mississippi, Arlene Harrell of Chaffee, Sandy Hahn of Oran; eight grandchildren, Dylan, Gage, Reece & Jude Scherer and Shelby, Dustin, Samuel & Sophia Gebhardt. He is also survived by a Godmother and Aunt Arabella Stike of Cape Girardeau.

He was also preceded in death by one brother, Norman LeGrand and two sisters, Ruth Ann Urhahn and Marilyn Diebold.

Friends may call after 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran. Parish Prayers will be at 4:00 pm followed by K.C. Prayer service.

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am on Monday at Guardian Angel Catholic Church with Rev. Randy Tochtrop as celebrant. Burial will be at Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery in Oran.