Roy Lee “R.L.” Calmes, Jr., age 66, of General Cleburne Drive in Richmond, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Compassionate Care Center following a long illness. He was born December 30, 1959, in Estill County and was the son of the late Roy Lee Calmes, Sr. and Marie Fields Calmes. He was a retired truck driver with USF Dugan and was a member of the Richmond Church of Christ. He is survived by:
His wife: Sondra Robinson Calmes
2 sons: Chris Calmes - Madison Co.
Nick Calmes - Madison Co.
2 brothers: Darrell Calmes - Madison Co.
Dale Calmes - Madison Co.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Huber.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 5, 11 AM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Mike Johnson and Bro. Jack Hall officiating. Burial will be at the West Irvine Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 6 to 9 PM.
Pallbearers: Brian Calmes, Jamie Calmes, Bobby Calmes, Ronnie Webb, Matt Knopp
Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Young, James Oaks, Harold Rowlette, Lowell Duncan
