John Harold Calaway

John Harold Calaway, 70, of Sandia, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Harbor Hospice House in Beaumont, TX. Born and raised in Alice, TX, John was a longtime resident of Baytown during his career as a State Trooper before retiring to Lake Corpus Christi in Sandia. He proudly served as a DPS officer and Sergeant Investigator for 26 years, followed by 8 years with Live Oak County as a deputy officer.

John was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, shooting, and spending time with his family. He was a Golden Gloves boxer and a standout athlete, honored as a Tarleton State University Hall of Fame inductee in 2015 for his role as a defensive tackle on the 1977 championship conference team. He was named Officer of the Year by the 100 Club and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Hamilton, TX.

John is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jeanne Calaway of Sandia, TX; daughter Jennifer Peddy and husband Allen of Vidor, TX; son Jarret Calaway and wife Amy of Lumberton, TX; brother James Calaway of Sandia, TX; and grandchildren Drake, Colton, Daylen, Braxton, Braylee, and Hank. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Hazel Helen Calaway, and sisters, Charlotte Greer and Judy Anderson.