CALVIN ROYCE ESLINGER

Calvin Royce Eslinger, 56, of Wasola, MO died June 4th, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born on March 25th, 1957 in Gainesville, the son of Royce and Evelyn Eslinger.

While he was an exceptionally hardworking man, he was an extraordinary son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was kind, extremely generous and always willing to lend a helping hand whenever it was asked of him, and even when it wasn't. Calvin lost his battle with cancer and passed away on June 4, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

He is survived by his parents, Royce and Evelyn Eslinger of Wasola; his wife Audrey of Wasola; his son Justin and wife Amanda of Oshkosh, WI; his son Jeromy of Springfield; two step-daughters Kristina and Amanda of North Carolina; his three grandchildren Alana, Kaleah, Jaxon; four sisters, Linda Wasilkoff of Ontario Canada, Ona Boyd of Medon, TN, Evelina Hogue of Wasola, Glenda Eslinger of Springfield; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by his sister Louise Eslinger, age 13.

A Graveside Memorial service for Calvin will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2013 in the Jackson Cemetery near Romance, MO.