Mr. Paul David Calhoun, 85, of Bimble, passed away Wednesday evening, November 4, 2026 at his home. He was born November 19, 1940 in Covington, the son of the late Orville and Pauline Wheeler Calhoun.
Paul was a former service manager with Patterson Chip Company and a retired bus monitor for Knox County Schools. He dedicated many years to serving others through the Barbourville Food Pantry and was a faithful member of the Barbourville Church of God. In his earlier years, he especially enjoyed fishing trips to Florida.
On June 7, 1959, he united in marriage with Barbara A. Buckler and to this union three daughters were born. Barbara preceded him in death on July 21, 1995. Later on August 10, 1996, he united in marriage with Margaret Ann Gambrel.
Additional family members who preceded him in death were his sisters, Arwana Barrett, Janice Sams, Norma Scheer and Arlene Whalen and brother, James Calhoun.
Survivors include his loving wife, Margaret Ann Calhoun; daughters, Kimberly Gail Maxwell, Shelley Ann Bardua and Dawn Renee Mains; step-sons, Joseph David Bingham and Steven Dwayne Bingham; 12 cherished grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; among other relatives and dear friends.
His funeral service will be conducted in the chapel of the Knox Funeral Home Friday, November 13, 2026 at 1 P.M. with Rev. Sylvester Dunn officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Barbourville Cemetery.
Serving as casket bearers will be Matthew Mains, Seth Mains, Ryan Mains, Mark Barrett, Justin Allen and Curtis Brown.
Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday after 11 A.M. until the funeral hour.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to Bluegrass Care Navigators at www.bgcarenav.org/give in Paul’s memory. The family truly appreciates the excellent care they provided Paul.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knox Funeral Home.
