James Gary Calmes, 73, passed away Sunday at the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center in Hazard, KY. Mr. Calmes was a retired United States Army Chaplain. He was the son of the late Harold and Burnadean Pruett Calmes. Mr. Calmes was a veteran of the Vietnam War, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he received a bachelor's degree in communication. He later attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth Texas, where he earned a master's degree in Divinity. He was an avid runner in his younger days, and enjoyed world travel, and his family. Survivors include his son Juneau (and wife Mary) Calmes; and his grandchildren Devon Calmes and Claire Calmes. Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, May 20th, 2017 at Lewis-Abner Home for Funerals, Pastor Don Young officiating. Burial will follow in West Irvine Cemetery. Friends may call anytime after 6:00 pm Friday. Pallbearers will be Garry Estes, Tracy Adams, Scott Seibert, Casee Seibert, Ronnie Goocey, Gary Goocey.