Willie Ray Caldwell Obituary
We bid farewell to Willie Ray Caldwell of North Vernon, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 20, 2025 at the age of 85. Willie Ray touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Willie Ray Caldwell to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Clyde and Nellie Marie Caldwell (Tungate); his sister Joyce Sessions; and his grandson Dustin Ray Caldwell. He is survived by: his wife Mary Johnson; his children, Harold Caldwell of Salt Springs, Steve Caldwell (Teresa) of Hope, Bart Caldwell (Loretta) of North Vernon, Bret Caldwell of North Vernon, Sandra Eder (Ron Thompson) of North Vernon and Jennifer Gates of Columbus; his sister Katherine Lucille Bailey of Columbus; his grandchildren, Megan Rowland (Patrick) of Greenwood, Jake Caldwell of Daytona, Heather Foster (Kirk) of Columbus, Davey Caldwell of Columbus, Stephanie Gates of Columbus, David Gates of Columbus, Alex Caldwell of North Vernon, Makenzie Wilson (Gabe) of North Vernon, Logan Caldwell of North Vernon, Whitney Eder of North Vernon, Nathan Eder (Kayla) of Hanover and Jessica Morrow (Skylar) of Flat Rock; and his great grandchildren, Joseph McBride of Florida, Aiden McBride of Florida, Aubrey Caldwell of Florida, Isaac Rowland of Greenwood, Charlotte Rowland of Greenwood, Finn Rowland of Greenwood, Maverick Wilson of North Vernon, Silas Wilson of North Vernon and Zarha Eder of Hanover.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home (420 S State St, North Vernon, IN 47265). A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 at the Vernon Cemetery (315 S Pike St, Vernon, IN 47282).
Memorials may be made through the funeral home in honor of Willie to Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
