Washington, Calvin Earl “C-Dog”- departed this life on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 comfortably at home with his family. He was born in Knoxville, TN on May 29, 1958 to Melvin Johnson and Margaret Washington. He attended Austin High School and was a member of New Salem Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Joan Joyce “Big Sis” Davis and cousin, BG Washington (New York). He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife, Margaret; daughter, Devona Wilder (Matthew Johnson); son, Calvin Washington; 5 grandchildren: Victor Harris, Mahala Johnson, Calvin Washington, Ma’Kynzee and Ma’Laun Johnson; a host of devoted nephews, nieces and cousins too numerous to name. Special love to LaWanda Hines, Vivian (Robert) Holland, Jamesena Davis and special thanks to UT Hospice. Devoted friends: Tony Griggs, Dewayne “Tree” Christian, Gene Evans, Al, Darrell “Chicken Man” Willis, Ed Prigmore and the Square. The family will receive friends on Monday, November 14, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Cleveland officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service at Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike. A full dove release will conclude the service.
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