Calvin E. Harley

The meaning of life and life itself is so fleeting. The things that we do and the lives we live are unpredictable. However, things change when we let Him in and follow His commands. No one knew the day and hour that He stepped in to prepare Calvin for his journey home. But the peace he displayed as he journeyed on left no obvious uncertainty.

Calvin Earl Harley, 63, of Florence, South Carolina, was the eldest son of the late Caldonia Bostic and the late Louise Brown (Frank) and the bonus son of Geraldine Moody Bostic. He was born on January 12, 1961, in Florence, South Carolina, and departed this earthly realm peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at McLeod Regional Medical Center.

The formative years of his education were in Florence Public Schools, where he was a Wilson High School 1979 Class Member. 

He was a manager with Thunderbird Restaurant for several years. He was also employed with FedEx of Florence. His most recent employment was as a contractor with the Florence Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC).

Calvin was a peaceful, kind, loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend who will be remembered for having a heart of gold for helping anyone he can. He was never a complainer; he was a gentle soul who continued to give even in death.

Calvin was an organ donor who helped two people to restore their eyesight . This generous gift of sight makes him a Hero. We should all follow his example to give the gift of being a donor. He will be genuinely missed.

He was predeceased by his father, Caldonia Bostic; mother, Louise Brown; bonus father, Frank Brown: a younger sister, Dawn Bostic; one niece, Jordyn Mewborn, and a younger brother, Melvin Brown. The family is comforted knowing they greeted and welcomed Calvin with open arms of love. Now, they rest together in their Eternal Heavenly Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his bonus mom, Geraldine Moody Bostic (affectionally known as Mommy Geral) of Hamden, Connecticut; two dear and devoted sisters, Debra Walters (Kelton) of Columbia, South Carolina and Sherry Bostic- Mewborn (Greg) of Hamden, Connecticut; three brothers, Donnie Davis (Latasha) of Chicago, Illinois, Edward Brown and Frank Brown Jr. both of Naugatuck, Connecticut; four aunts, Shelia Moody of Hamden, Connecticut; Queen Esther Frierson of Florence, South Carolina, Plentymae Norton of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and Rochelle Rollor (Henry) of Hamden, Connecticut; a special devoted great aunt, Mary Barcus of Darlington, South Carolina; seven other great aunts, Georgia Mae “Jack” Kelly, Martha Harley, Nancy Harley, Norecer Harley, Emma James, Dorothy Hennix all of Florence, South Carolina and Barbara Hennix of Atlanta, Georgia; two uncles, Eddie Hennix and Ricky Hennix both of Florence, South Carolina; a special devoted cousin, Norris Harley of Florence, South Carolina; additionally, there are several nieces, nephews, and a host of loving relatives and friends.