On Wednesday, March 16, 2016, Calvin Thomas Littlejohn, of Butler, lost his nine-year battle to Systemic Lupus and other related auto-immune diseases.

Calvin was born in Pittsburgh on October 29, 1985 to Noella Ann Littlejohn and Calvin Edison Hill. He is the foster son of Hank and Terry Leyland, of Butler.

Calvin and Kearsten Ihlenfeld shared in bringing their greatest joy into the world – their son Braylon Thomas Littlejohn. Calvin is the brother of Rodnell Littlejohn, Trevor Leyland, Levi Leyland, and the late Emily Leyland. He is also survived by a half-brother, Khalil Hill, and three half-sisters, Sequaya Johnson, Thomsina Helms, and Tanish Helms.

Calvin grew up with a pure passion for people; his magnetic personality was felt by all who met him. He could capture a room from the moment he walked in, whether it was with his ruggedly handsome looks, quick wit, or unparalleled comedic timing. His charm and ability to talk to anyone gained him many friends throughout the years. He always held a tremendous passion for sports and was blessed with the natural ability to excel. At Butler High School, Calvin was a four-year letterman in three sports – football, track, and basketball. He honed his skills on the gridiron as a young athlete in the Butler Area Midget Football League and continued as a scholastic athlete in football where he was chosen his senior year for the NAFCA All-Star Game. In track, Calvin was a WPIAL champion and a PIAA finalist. He still holds unbroken records.

Calvin was a graduate of the Butler High School Class of 2004. He also loved the challenge of Bingo.

Of all of Calvin's accomplishments, the greatest of all was his son Braylon, who was truly the center of his world.

Friends will be received in the Martin Funeral Home, Inc., 429 Center Avenue, Butler, on Friday from 4pm - 9pm.

A Blessing Service will be held on Saturday at 2 pm at Saint Michael Roman Catholic Church, 432 Center Avenue, Butler.

The family requests memorial donations be made on behalf of Calvin to the go fund me account https://www.gofundme.com/letshelpcalvin