John Paul Calmes Sr., a mechanical engineer with Dow Chemical Co. and father of six, left to be with the Lord at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 84 and a native of Clinton, Okla. While he loved Oklahoma football, LSU softball, carving, the holidays and traveling, his true love was his family. He was a World War II veteran, enlisting straight out of high school. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Friday, Jan. 6, from noon until religious service at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Jere Melilli officiating. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Survivors include two daughters, Carol Rush and husband Jimmy Rush Sr., and Christy Smith and husband Bilwood Smith; three sons, John P. Jr. and wife Cathy Calmes, Jeff and Debbye Calmes, and Jim and Bessie Calmes; 13 grandchildren, Christopher Calmes, Chad Rodriguez, Maggie and Jessie Calmes, Sharon Poirrier and husband Gary, Kane Calmes and wife Melissa, Josh Calmes and wife Angelle, Amy Pinkstaff and husband Ryan, Laurie Richert and husband Jason, Jimmy Rush Jr., John Paul Calmes, Mindy Smith and Bilwood Smith III; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sallie Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Laura Davis Calmes; wife, Claudene Calmes; son, Joel Calmes; and brother, James Calmes. The family would like to especially thank John's sitters, Janet, Louella and Robirda, nurse Nettie and Hospice of Baton Rouge for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Baton Rouge or the Salvation Army.

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Published by The Advocate from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2012.

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January 23, 2012

Carol,
Joanne called yesterday with the news of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Catherine Cain Harrison

Laura Jones

January 6, 2012

Jeff, Debbye and the Girls...I am saddened to hear of your father's death, Jeff. I pray that the Lord be with you and the entire family during this time of sorrow.

January 6, 2012

My sincerest condolences to the Calmes family. I will keep you in my prayers.

God Bless,
Bonnie J. Pittman

Karl Morgan

January 6, 2012

My condolences and prayers to the family.

January 6, 2012

Christy, Bilwood, Mindy and Little Bilwood: It is with such a heavy heart this morning that we pray for you. While we know that God will keep you in His warm hands and loving care please know we care so much as well. I will miss seeing PawPaw at church and Christy, seeing you with him like a protective and guardian shadow. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help you through this difficult time. Time is so short we will see him soon again.
Love you all - The Mourots (Phhil, Niki and Elisabeth)

Lynn Efferson

January 6, 2012

John was a great man that I enjoyed working with during my career. I know he will truly be missed by all. May the Lord bless the family and give them strength during this loss.

Stephanie Carter Boudreaux

January 5, 2012

To Carol, Jimmy, and the entire Calmes/Rush family, my thoughts and prayers are with you today and everyday. It has been almost 40 years since Lee High School '73, but I still remember both of you with great fondness. God Bless.

Julie Tatum

January 5, 2012

To Christy, Bilwood, Mindy and Bilwood -- We are so sorry for your loss. We know he is in heaven with so many who have gone before, and you will see him again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at such a difficult time -- Love, The Tatums (Jim, Julie, Caroline and Rebecca)

Lisa Patterson

January 5, 2012

Carol and Jimmy Rush and Christy Smith, I am so sorry for your loss. I will say prayers for you during this time of sadness.

Sigma Consulting Group, Inc

January 5, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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