Mr. Thomas "Ricky" Calhoun, age 66 of Tunnel Hill, Georgia, departed this life, Monday April 26, 2021 at the local hospital. He was born April 26, 1955 in Dalton, GA. He was preceded in death by his father, John Howard Calhoun, brother, Kevin Dwight Calhoun. Ricky had a great love for Harley Davidsons, race cars and had built race engines for a living.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Nell Calhoun of Tunnel Hill, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Chet and Sue Calhoun of Dalton, GA, William "Billy" Calhoun of Tunnel Hill, GA; sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Larry Harwood of Dalton, GA; his grandchildren who he loved as his own and raised, Miss Nicole Amos and Mr. Tyler Amos.

At his request he will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Due to the national health crisis and the Covid – 19 virus, masks must be worn properly at all times and social distancing must be observed when visiting the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002.