Jocques M. Calamese was born on May 10, 1963, to Loretta Calamese and the
late John E. Bennett. He departed this life on May 27, 2025.
Jock was a legend in the sports world as an athletic trainer for Booneville High
School and Northeast MS Community College. He loved his family and friends
unconditionally.
He had an immense love for fishing and hunting as well.
Jock professed his faith in Christ at an early age. He joined Springhill M.B.
Church where he remained a dedicated, faithful member.
Jocques was preceded in death by his father, Mr. John E. Bennett.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving wife, Mrs. Brenda J. Calamese;
two daughters, Lakeia Tyes (Jerry) and Brittany Tate; two sons, Devan Tate
and Bradley Tate; five grandchildren: Kirsten Tyes, Alayna Partlow, Kylan
Tate, Blake Tyes and Braylen Tate; his mother, Ms. Loretta Calamese; sister,
Ms. Deidra Calamese; half siblings, Mrs. Vanessa Grove Davis (Vernon) Ms.
Taura Bennett, and Mr. Tyrone Welch (Jackie); step siblings: Ms. Veronica
Grice, Mrs. Tonya Gamble (Anthony) and Mr. Chris Barnett (Audrey); step
mother, Ms. Alice Bennett; father-in law and mother-in-law, Luther and
Zana Johnson; two special guys in his life, Charles Beene (Dawn) and Cantrell
Hastings (Katy), a host of nieces, nephews and special friends.