Robert Edwin Caldwell

Robert married Rhoda C. Rhymer on 2 Nov 1897 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Rhoda (daughter of Daniel Rhymer and Mary Jane Moody) was born on 8 Aug 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Dec 1951 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Lue Dugger about 1927 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Lue was born on 21 Jun 1909 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 27 Feb 1986 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Roger Caldwell, age 84, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Roger was born on May 12, 1937 to the late David and Lou Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Caldwell; sisters, Ruth Anderson, Loulabell Dempsky, Linda Caldwell, Brenda Caldwell, Virginia Caldwell; brothers, Edwin Caldwell and David Caldwell.

Roger enjoyed the mountains and loved hunting and fishing.

Those left to cherish his memories include his daughter, Kathy Mulvane; son, Bill Caldwell; grandchildren, Diana Forrester, Josh Hicks, William Mulvane, Estel Mulvane, Jessica Burgess; great grandchildren, Hailey Miller, Nadia Forrester, Wyatt Burgess, Zayden Burgess, Austin Burgess, Lucas Burgess, Kayden Brown, Bentley Hicks, Eli Hicks, Kaylie Brown, Tristan Stout; several nieces, nephews and his special dog, Whitey.

The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. with Pastor John Hammett officiating. The graveside service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2022 at Lipford Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tristin Stout, Jeff Mulvane, William “George” Mulvane, Estel Mulvane, Keith Johnson, Rick Courtner, John Snow, and Patrick Burgess. Honorary pallbearers will be Freddy Forrester, Lynn Courtner, Joe Johnson, David Hightower, Tracy Dolinger, and Gary McElyea.

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On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, David Arthur Caldwell Jr. “Johnny,” 75, of Hampton, Tenn., left this world at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City, for a better home. Born April 20, 1946 to the late David Arthur and Lue Dugger Caldwell, Johnny was a native of Butler, Tenn., but had lived most of his life in Hampton, Tenn. In addition to his parents, Johnny was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.
Johnny was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church but attended Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. He had been employed as a mechanic and enjoyed spending his time with family and friends.
Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Leslie Holden Caldwell; one daughter, Joy Caldwell Hall and husband Ronnie of Elizabethton; one son, David Bruce Caldwell and his girlfriend Heather Gwinn and her daughter Abby Gwinn of Johnson City, Tenn.; one grandson, Forrest Lee Hall of Elizabethton; one brother, William Roger Caldwell of Mountain City, Tenn.; one brother-in-law, Danny Holden and wife Kim; and his mother-in-law, Lulabelle Fair. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. A graveside service to celebrate the life of David Arthur Caldwell Jr. “Johnny” will be conducted following the visitation in the Whitehead Cemetery (Cable Hollow Road, Butler, Tenn.) with Pastor John Hammett officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gracie Hammett. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.