He leaves to cherish his memories, five daughters, Leneka Davis of University Park, IL; Morristine Kimble of St. Louis, MO; Tina Robertson of Macon, MS; Shawntae & Shaquita Calmes of Kankakee, IL; one son: Shamome Calmes; fourteen grandchildren; one sister, Wilma Calmes-Williams of Kankakee, IL; three brothers: Eddie D. Calmes of Crawford, MS; Jackie L. Calmes of Bradley, IL and Bobby N. Calmes of Starkville, MS; two adopted sisters: D. Jean Calmes of Starkville, MS and Wytania Heatherine (David) of Kankakee, IL; two sisters-in-law: Luerena Calmes of Starkville, MS and Delois Calmes of Kankakee, IL; one aunt, a long-time companion, Betty Neal of Starkville, MS; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.