Sgt. Johnnie “Bill” Calmes, 88

June 3, 1935 – May 15, 2024

Our beloved Johnnie (Bill) Calmes was loved and cherished by every one who knew him. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was born on June 3, 1935, to the union of Walter and Estelle Calmes, in Brooksville, MS. He was the second child of four. He joined St. Paul United Methodist Church at an early age and later joined Springhill Missionary Baptist Church after his marriage to Christine Duck Calmes on May 4, 1959. He was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School with the class of 1956. He joined the United States Army while in high school. He also served in the Army National Guard.   He was an avid historian, and had a very keen interest in military history. He was also an extraordinary artist and loved to travel. He served in several areas in Springhill church, but was mostly remembered for being the first Scout Leader of Troop 61 here at Springhill church.

Johnnie departed this life on May 15, 2024 at the North MS Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents: his wife and son Alvin S. Calmes, his sisters Elizabeth Ray and Luerine Calmes and his brother Walter Frank Calmes.

Johnnie leaves to cherish his memories: his children, two daughters Zanthia Slaughter (Henry) of Tupelo, MS and Shelia Alexander of Tupelo, MS; one son Gerald Calmes (Cynthia) of Palm Dale, CA; five grand sons, Chris (Christeanna) Calmes of Tupelo, MS, Sean Calmes of Jacksonville, NC, David Calmes of Tupelo, MS, Dino Calmes of Palm Dale, CA, and Zackary Alexander of Tupelo, MS; four grand daughters, Alex Calmes of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Alyssa Tine (Justin) of Camp Lejeune, NC, Caisey Calmes of Tupelo, MS, and Dana Calmes of Palm Dale, CA; nieces, Dorothy Hearn, Mattie Koger, Deanna Ray and Erin Hamilton; one nephew Terry  Calmes; eight great grandchildren; Carmen Valderramos, Cannon Calmes, Channing Calmes, Christian Calmes, Asher Calmes, Azara Calmes, John Phoenix Tine and Avery Johnson and a sister in law Autrey Calmes; and many other family members and friends.

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