Robert Judson Calkins of Jackson, formerly of Chelsea, age 86, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 at Legacy Assisted Living in Jackson.
He was born Sept. 7, 1932 in Northville, Michigan, the son of George H. and Nellie Irene (Sullivan) Calkins.
Bob graduated from Gaylord High School in 1951. After high school, he attended Lawrence Technological Institute. Robert worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years, and was a member of the UAW.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, 11 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Chelsea, with the V. Rev. Dr. William J. Canon Turner officiating.
Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea. The family will receive friends at Cole Funeral Chapel on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:15 p.m.
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