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KERMIT T. CALDWELL
Born: June 23rd, 1926
Died: October 5th, 2021
Location: GETH - 42 - D3
Obituary
Kermit Caldwell
June 23, 1926 - October 5, 2021
Kermit Caldwell, born on June 23, 1926 to Jack and Catherine Caldwell (McFarland) in Brownsville, Tennessee. Kermit Caldwell lived a full purposeful life of service, working from an early age at various companies, before launching his own corporation, Kermit Caldwell’s Hauling Demolition located at 194 W. Sixth St., Mansfield, Ohio.
He was proceeded in death by his first wife, Myrtle R. Caldwell. From that union he leaves to mourn James T. Caldwell, James Edward Caldwell, James Lee Nixon, and Clifford Anderson. After the loss of his first wife, he continued to raise his children until he met and married his loving and devoted wife Dorothy Caldwell from Brownsville, TN. They were united in marriage on November 17, 1974.
He leaves to treasure his memory his wife of 47 years, Dorothy J. Caldwell; sons, James T., James Edward (Stefanie), James Lee Nixon, Clifford Anderson and Rodney (Brenda) Jarrett; daughters, Charmayne (Louis) Dunlap and Valerie Fitzgerald; and siblings, Sallie Sylvester, William Caldwell, Curtis Caldwell and Elsie Person. In addition, to being a father to children that were not his own, which includes a host of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
Kermit was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Catherine Caldwell; siblings, Eva Shannon, Thelma Allen, Dorothy M. Parker, Loraine Smith, Lucy B. Taylor, Ethel L. McGee, J.T. Caldwell, Hixie M. Hobbs, Calvin C. Caldwell, Dennis E. Caldwell, Mamie D. Hoke, and Eugene Caldwell.
Kermit’s life was consumed with work, family, and church where he served as a long-standing member and Trustee at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He looked forward to cooking and providing food for the members of the church during Homecoming every year. He loved to feed people and he would never turn away a hungry person. He was a life member of the NAACP and supported the community in every capacity possible.
He continued to serve those in need until his sunset on October 5, 2021. Rest in Peace thy good and faithful servant.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Providence Baptist Church, 112 W. 6th Street, Mansfield, 44902. A funeral service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Cobb officiating services. He will be laid to rest in Mansfield Memorial Park. The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family.
KERMIT T. CALDWELL
Born: June 23rd, 1926
Died: October 5th, 2021
Obituary
Kermit Caldwell
June 23, 1926 - October 5, 2021
Kermit Caldwell, born on June 23, 1926 to Jack and Catherine Caldwell (McFarland) in Brownsville, Tennessee. Kermit Caldwell lived a full purposeful life of service, working from an early age at various companies, before launching his own corporation, Kermit Caldwell’s Hauling Demolition located at 194 W. Sixth St., Mansfield, Ohio.
He was proceeded in death by his first wife, Myrtle R. Caldwell. From that union he leaves to mourn James T. Caldwell, James Edward Caldwell, James Lee Nixon, and Clifford Anderson. After the loss of his first wife, he continued to raise his children until he met and married his loving and devoted wife Dorothy Caldwell from Brownsville, TN. They were united in marriage on November 17, 1974.
He leaves to treasure his memory his wife of 47 years, Dorothy J. Caldwell; sons, James T., James Edward (Stefanie), James Lee Nixon, Clifford Anderson and Rodney (Brenda) Jarrett; daughters, Charmayne (Louis) Dunlap and Valerie Fitzgerald; and siblings, Sallie Sylvester, William Caldwell, Curtis Caldwell and Elsie Person. In addition, to being a father to children that were not his own, which includes a host of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends.
Kermit was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Catherine Caldwell; siblings, Eva Shannon, Thelma Allen, Dorothy M. Parker, Loraine Smith, Lucy B. Taylor, Ethel L. McGee, J.T. Caldwell, Hixie M. Hobbs, Calvin C. Caldwell, Dennis E. Caldwell, Mamie D. Hoke, and Eugene Caldwell.
Kermit’s life was consumed with work, family, and church where he served as a long-standing member and Trustee at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He looked forward to cooking and providing food for the members of the church during Homecoming every year. He loved to feed people and he would never turn away a hungry person. He was a life member of the NAACP and supported the community in every capacity possible.
He continued to serve those in need until his sunset on October 5, 2021. Rest in Peace thy good and faithful servant.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Providence Baptist Church, 112 W. 6th Street, Mansfield, 44902. A funeral service will follow beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Cobb officiating services. He will be laid to rest in Mansfield Memorial Park. The Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is honored to serve the family.