of Conway, AR
April 2, 1935 - December 14, 2024
Calvin Carlson was born on April 2, 1935 in Ulysses, Nebraska to John and Mary (Schmid) Uphoff.
He was a coin collector for over 80 years and was extremely knowledgeable in numismatics. He owned & operated Southern Coin Exchange in Conway during the 1970s & 1980s. He was an auto mechanic by trade including employment at Terry Tire of Conway for many years. Prior to retirement, he served as a custodian at Mayflower Middle School in Mayflower. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's sporting events, a huge supporter of the Mayflower Eagles and participating in coin shows. He also operated a flea market and enjoyed antiquing. He was an assistant at Ye Olde Coin Shoppe in Conway where he loved talking to customers about coins.
He is survived by his daughter, Sheryl Dycus (Tim) of Mayflower and his grandchildren, Rachel Long (Chad) and Jordan Dycus all of Mayflower and Haven Gay (Tucker) of Fort Smith; along with two great-granddaughters, Brianna & Adalyn.
He is also survived by his children of Nebraska, Michael Uphoff (MaryJo), Michele (Doug) Sells and Marche' Augustine; along with his grandchildren, Michael Uphoff Jr., Matt Uphoff (Megan), Mark Uphoff (Hope), Nicholas Sells (Calista), Scott Sells, C.J. Augustine (Cortny), Travis Augustine and great-grandchildren, Pierce, Eliza Jo, Sawyer, Eddison, Jaedon, Tex and Mila. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Uphoff and a son, Monte Uphoff.
There will be a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Mayflower United Pentecostal Church in Mayflower. More information will be posted prior to his memorial service. All family and friends are invited to attend.
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9 Condolence(s)
Treasa Webb
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Calvin was a kind, sweet, caring man and it was a pleasure to know and talked to home. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. RIP
Chris Hogan
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers
Are with
You and your
Family.
Holly Hudson
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Praying for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Christy McCaghren
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for peace and comfort in Jesus' Name.
Christin Prater
Monday, December 16, 2024
I am praying for everyone who loved Mr. Carlson.
Mara Williams
Monday, December 16, 2024
I met Cal working at Dayers. He always had a smile when he came in and if it came to coins he knew it all! I know he will be greatly missed. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Becky Leslie
Monday, December 16, 2024
Sorry for your loss of your father. Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your families.
Kayla Fisher
Monday, December 16, 2024
We are so very sorry for your loss. We are praying for prayers and comfort for you and your family.
Jackie Carter-Moore