Billy Joe Calhoun

October 23, 1931 - December 13, 2020

Mr. Billy Joe Calhoun, 89, widower of the late Julia Calhoun, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Conway Medical Center following a brief illness. Born October 23, 1931 in Conway, Mr. Calhoun was the son of the late Lonnie Lee Calhoun, Sr. and the late Virginia Johnson Calhoun. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Conway and the John McCutcheon Sunday School Class. Mr. Calhoun was a graduate of Conway High School and was a former member of the Conway Lions Club. He and his family owned and operated Calhoun's Red and White Grocery Store and Calhoun's Cash and Carry. Mr. Calhoun is survived by his children, Pam Frye and husband Charlie and Renee Altman and husband Barry, all of Conway; his grandchildren, Derek and Chrystal Frye, Brad and Jessica Frye, Tracy Sink, and Brock Altman; his great-grandchildren, Bailey Frye, Addison Frye, Tanner Frye, and Tucker Frye; his sister-in-law, Betty Calhoun; and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Mr. Calhoun was predeceased by his brothers, Lonnie Lee Calhoun, Jr. and Tommy Calhoun. Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Kyle Randle and Rev. John Holmes. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1001 5th Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. In accordance with current CDC and DHEC guidelines, face masks and social distancing are required. Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is serving the family.