Charles H. Calmia, Jr., 90, of Beaumont, died Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, he was born on October 8, 1925, to Vivian Box Calmia and Charles H. Calmia, Sr. Charlie was a United States Navy veteran, having served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was employed with the United States Postal Service retiring after thirty-seven years of employment.
Charlie is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Annie Ruth Calmia; children, Nancy Brannon and her husband, Kenneth, of Southport, North Carolina and Gary Calmia and his wife, Kathy, of Irving; grandchildren, Christopher Brannon and his wife, Monique, of East Aurora, New York; Malina Pearson and Rick Pearson, both of Dallas; and great-grandchildren, Margaret Brannon and Lily Brannon, both of East Aurora, New York.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Vivian and Charles Calmia; and sister, Anna Bea Davies.
A gathering of Mr. Calmia’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with is funeral service at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His interment will follow at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to Amelia Baptist Church, 8055 Brighton Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
