IJAMES, Calvin I. – Of Flint, age 86, died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Genesys Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 10A.M. Thursday, February 24, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint, Pastor Jack Dowden officiating. Burial in Flint Memorial Park. Those desiring may make contributions to Emmanuel Baptist Church. Visitation 6-8p.m. Tuesday and 1-8p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Calvin was born in Earle, Arkansas on February 2, 1925 the son of John Lawrence and Lois (Hawks) Ijames. Calvin was a World War II veteran, serving in England. On September 11, 1948, he married Betty Retherford. He was employed with Fisher Body in Grand Blanc, retiring in 1985 after 31 years of service. Calvin loved chopping wood and woodworking. He made several woodworking projects for his church, family and friends. Calvin also enjoyed his vegetable garden and loved to share his freshly grown veggies with anyone. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church all his life and volunteered at the church and with the Food Bank for several years. Surviving are wife, Betty; children, Dennis and Kathy Ijames of Burton, MI, Sally and Phil Magsig of Okemos, MI, Pam and Mike Russell of Flint, MI; grandchildren, Andy and Allison Ijames, Kelly and Mike Roeper, Ben Magsig, Bailey Magsig and Colton Russell; great-grandchildren, Julian Ijames, Autumn Roeper and Calvin Roeper; sister, Samantha Eubanks; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by son Douglas, infant granddaughter, Jessica Russell in 1991 and 10 brothers and sisters.