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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Skyles A.

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Calhoun

Mar 3, 1940 — Oct 23, 2026

Bedford

Obituary

Skyles Albert Calhoun, 86, of Sweet Root Road, Bedford was welcomed into heaven by his Lord and Savior and many loved ones on October 23, 2026. 

Skyles was born on Sunday, March 3, 1940 in Bedford Township, the son of the late Chalmer and Evelyn (Hixon) Calhoun.

On August 13, 1960 he married the late Carol J (Ebersole) Calhoun who proceeded him in death on March 23,2002. On March 14, 2018 he married his longtime companion the late Norma Jean "Jeannie" (Diehl) Feaster who proceeded him in death on March 25, 2025.

Skyles is survived by son, Skyles A. Jr, husband of Tammy (Huisey) Calhoun, Stafford VA, daughter, Wendy E Romeo, widow of Ronald Romeo, Bedford PA and Jeffrey S. husband of Kimberley (Verbal) Calhoun of Bedford PA. Grandchildren, Melanie (Aaron) Calhoun, Kyla (Eric) Driscoll, Shannon Romeo (Zach O'Shurak), Leta (Dave) Rheaume, Micheal (Lindsey) Romeo, Shane (Jessica), Calhoun Jonathan (Lauren) Calhoun, Jordan (Katie) Calhoun, Elissa (Ryan) Kisner, Kristopher (Sarah) Calhoun, Stephen (Breanna) Calhoun, Johnni Logue (Steven Cheppo), Regan (Isaac) Kline, bonus grandchildren Beau (Melissa) Henderson and Lacey (Shawn) Stiffler and 22 great-grandchildren with another one on the way. Skyles was preceded in death by son, Richard C (Stephanie) Calhoun, daughter, Wendy C (John) Logue and Richard "Dick" (Debra) Henderson who was like a son to him. Siblings. Sister, Ethel Johnson, Sister Dorothy Merritts, Brother, James R (Patricia) Calhoun, Sister, Mabel (John) Ritchey and Sister Mary "Treva" (Woody) May.

Skyles was a successful businessman founding SAC Inc in 1972. He was an avid and competitive golfer. He loved his family and his unique personality and need to "tweak" the smallest thing will be missed by all.

Per Skyles' request no public service will be held. Immediate family will gather privately to celebrate his life.

The family would like to thank the staff at Colonial Courtyard and Adoration Hospice for their support and compassion this past month.

If so, desired donations may be made in his name to Heather's Kup, 185 Wentz Road, New Paris, PA 15554 or any other organization supporting the fight against cancer which affected his life so profoundly.

Online condolences may be expressed at http://www.geiselfuneral.com/. Arrangements entrusted to Geisel-Styer Funeral Homes, Bedford, Pennsylvania.

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