Charles Howard Caldwell, 78, of Bidwell, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on June 17, 1944 in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Calvin O. (Shorty) Caldwell and Gracie Florence Hayner Caldwell. Charles was a U.S. Army 101st Airborne Veteran serving his country proudly for 6 1/2 years. Charles defended our freedom by his service in the Vietnam War; he was awarded numerous medals during his time in service. After his service, he returned home and became a supporting member of the D.A.V., VFW Post 4464, American Legion Post #27, and AMVETS. Charles also had been a delivery person for Basket Delights.
Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. On February 1, 1969, he happily married Ruby F. Wells Caldwell, who survives him, along with one son, Howard Lee (La.Costa) Caldwell of Gallipolis. Other survives include four grandchildren, Katelynn Brook Caldwell (Austin Hill), Kara Nicole Caldwell, Charles Casey Caldwell, and Caden Caldwell; one great granddaughter, Aubrey Hill; one sister, Brenda (Arnold) Jackson of Bidwell; one brother, Frank (Wilma) Caldwell of Gallipolis, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a son, Charles Glenn (Kelly) Caldwell in 2006; brothers, Emory Earl Caldwell, Joseph Farrell Caldwell, Leroy Caldwell, Calvin Caldwell, Marvin Caldwell, and Robert Caldwell; and eight sisters, Jewel Mae Caldwell, Marie Spires, Pauline Taylor, Janet Cox, Maxine Jones, Ann McClain, Frances Hayden, and Irene Martin.
A Memorial Service honoring the life of Charles will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, officiated by Deacon Arnold Jackson. His burial will follow in Kings Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. An honorary military rite will be given at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail.
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