Calvin

Ervin

Calvin Cooley Erving transitioned from his earthly life on April 28, 2026, after a brief stay at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Calvin was born in Schlater, Mississippi, on July 18, 1960, and was the eldest son of Abraham and Irene (Purnell) Ervin. At an early age, A.D. and Irene moved their family from Greenwood, MS to Toledo, OH. Calvin was educated in the Toledo Public Schools system. He graduated from Jesup W. Scott High School, where he was on the wrestling team. Once a Bulldog Always a Bulldog. Over the years, he worked various general labor jobs.

Calvin was a brother, nephew, cousin, and friend. He enjoyed visiting with and spending time with his family. Not a day went by that he didn't check in with family and friends - always making sure everyone was okay, in spite health issues. Whenever work needed to be done, Calvin was always willing to lend a hand whether it was mowing the lawn, gardening work, painting, or cleaning out a garage or basement. He was avid Lakers and Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed watching games with friends.

Calvin leaves to cherish his memories a brother, Clarence; uncle, David Purnell; aunt, Carrie Harvey, a whole lot of cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Charles, and Will; paternal grandparents, Will and Indiana Erving; maternal grandparents, George Purnell and Sarah Russell; aunts, Cora (Robert) Allen; Clora (Roy) Jackson; Pearlie Nash; Martha (Aaron) Walker; Lutisher (Albert) Barnett; and Beatrice (L.C.) Jones; uncles, Calvin (Mariah) Ervin; David Ervin; Herbert Ervin; John (Sallie) Ervin; Roosevelt (Sarah) Ervin; Tom (Mary) Ervin; Warren Ervin; William Ervin; Woodrow Ervin; George (Oradell) Purnell; Fair and Cornelious Purnell; cousins, Roberta (Leon) Elam; Alberta Allen, Johnny (Martha) Allen; Will Walker; Ann (John) Walker-Douglas; Lula Ervin; Dianne Ervin; Marlene Gaston-Walker; Dwight Lucas; Kenny Walker; Ella and Albert Barnett; Jimmie Ervin; Thomas and Jimmy Lee Walker; Max Allen; and countless other loved ones who have passed on.

A "Celebration of Life" service will be held for Calvin at a later date. Thank you to the team at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center and Hospice of Northwest Ohio for their support and compassion of Calvin while in their care. May Calvin now find the rest and peace.