James Harrison Calvert, 40, Lexington Park

Friday, Nov. 6, 2009

James Harrison "Jim" Calvert, 40, of Lexington Park, formerly of Fairfax, Va., died Nov. 1, 2009, at his residence.

Born June 8, 1969, in Fairfax, Va., he was the son of Jerome R. and Virginia C. Calvert of Greenville, S.C., and formerly of Fairfax, Va.

He graduated from W. Springfield High School in Springfield, Va., in 1987.

He attended George Mason University where he obtained his degree in electrical engineering in 1991.

He was a software engineer for the U.S. Government and was an avid walker and enjoyed reading and traveling.

In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sisters, Virginia D.C. Marchant and her husband Thomas of Greenville, S.C., and Katherine E. Calvert of Harrogate, England; as well as his niece, Carolina Davies Marchant; and nephew, Thomas Spencer Marchant.

A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel in Leonardtown. Interment was private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.