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John Leroy Caldwell Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1932 - 2013 JOHN LEROY CALDWELL of Ona, W.Va., passed away May 21, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Alliene M. Caldwell. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Theo McCormick Caldwell and his brothers and sisters, Ralph, Clyde, Harold, Iva Mae Rider, Hazel Bond and Frances Beckett. He is also survived by brothers and sister Carl, Gene and Anna Wetherholt; children John Burton Caldwell (Robin) and Amy Neal (Bil); stepdaughter Kandi Messinger (Tim); grandchildren Josh, Amanda McClellan (Mike), and Anne-Marie Neal; step- grandchildren Sarah and Kyle Messinger; great-grandchild Kathryn McClellan. Visitation at the Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church, Ona, W.Va., 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 24th and one hour prior to the funeral at Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church which will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 25th. The funeral will be conducted by Pastor Paul Meadows and Rev. Tim Messinger. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be special friends and nephews. John was a member of the Beulah Ann Missionary Baptist Church. He worked many places including Goodyear, Caldwell's Farmers Exchange, Ona, and Caldwell Farm selling farm equipment and farming. John loved his local and extended family dearly. He loved his church family, Shonet's Restaurant, the staff and all his buddies there, his school buddies - he talked about his school days and football continuously. He was class President of Milton High School 1950, President of FFA, Co-Captain of Milton High School football team, State Runner-Up 1949-1950. He had many friends in the farm machinery business. He loved Greg Kirby and his family, Saundra, Cameron and "Pap" Warden for keeping the farm going when he could not do the work. Both of these were like his sons. He would sit in his truck for hours looking over the land. John was a very strong man but his heart was very weak and it could not do the things his body wanted to do. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of Gideon's International. He was the "Honorary Mayor" of Ona. He will be sorely missed by many. Please keep the family in your prayers. Memorial contributions may be made to Cabell Midland FFA Dept, #1 Knight Way, Ona, WV, 25545. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. Wallace Funeral Home, Milton is in charge of arrangements.

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There are currently 24 condolences.

Wendell & Debbie Mays Friday October 25, 2013 at 3:22 PM

It was such an honor to know and work with Don. I remember my dad and Don would take lunch, and breaks together about every day, and would gather around that old coffee pot in the warehouse and talk about daily life and laugh. My dad ( Max ) had a nick name for Don... the ole goat... Don would always laugh with that big smile he had. - we'll all get together again in heaven some day and will be able to talk for eternity. Our thoughts and prayers also go out to Tonya, and Dave - our love, and prayers are with you all. We are here if anything is needed, and may God bless you all. God is taking good care of Don - no more pain - only complete peace and eternal life......

Melvin Ross Friday June 7, 2013 at 12:16 AM

So sorry to hear about Johns passing. I worked with him in the Control Room at Goodyear. He was a very unique individual. I'm sure he will be missed by many. I have'nt seen him since he left Goodyear probably 30yrs ago. I will keep the family in my prayers. God Bless

Bettie Yoho Rhodes Tuesday May 28, 2013 at 11:45 PM

Alliene I am so sorry you have lost John. I pray for God's peace and comfort for you and all of the family. Eternity is here and forever..

JB Caldwell Sunday May 26, 2013 at 10:22 PM

Alan - please put my e-mail on earlier post. JB

JENNIFER NOWLIN DAVIS Sunday May 26, 2013 at 12:40 PM

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOUR IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS, LOVE, JENNIFER NOWLIN DAVIS

JB Caldwell - jbcaldwell@suddenlink.net Sunday May 26, 2013 at 6:15 AM

My thanks to all who have expressed their feelings for Dad both on-line and in person. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. JB

Nina L. Nowlin nlnbmn84@hotmail.com Saturday May 25, 2013 at 7:52 PM

My condolences go out to all of the Caldwell family. May God watch over you during this sad time. Much love and prayers to all of you. Nina L. Nowlin

Valerie Mann Saturday May 25, 2013 at 11:48 AM

JB, Amy and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Larry and Mary Stephens Saturday May 25, 2013 at 11:03 AM

We are so very sorry for your loss of John. We understand your sadness, and we know how much you will miss him. Sending our condolences and prayers for John and his family and friends. May God bless you, Larry and Mary Stephens.

Earl Hill, II earl.hill2@frontier.com Saturday May 25, 2013 at 9:23 AM

Just wanted to express my condolences to the family. I always liked John and his family. We have several connections with Amanda as a student with our boys at WVU Tech. John used to call me and my late dad if he thought he had a piece of equipment we might want. God bless all of the family.

Bill Tucker Saturday May 25, 2013 at 8:32 AM

JB, Mrs. Caldwell and family. I'm very sorry about the loss of you Dad and Husband. Although I never met him, he sounds like he was a upstanding, wonderful and loved man. I also see that he loved his Lord and I hope that you are comforted in the fact that he is with him in peace and rest at this very time. Once again I am very sorry for your loss and am also very sorry that I was unable to be with you at this time of sorrow. If I can be of help or support just come by or give me a call.

RONNIE KEATON Friday May 24, 2013 at 10:40 PM

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY. RONNIE KEATON AND FAMLIY.

Eugene and Margaret Chapman marggenechap1@juno.com Friday May 24, 2013 at 5:51 PM

JOHN WAS A GOOD AND GENEROUS PERSON. WE WERE CLASSMATES. HE WILL BE SURLY MISSED.

Clarke & Nancy Blankenship cbormb64@verizon.net Friday May 24, 2013 at 5:48 PM

My name is Clarke Blankenship and I live in Chester Va. I only know of the family through my Mother,Jewel Wilson of Ona. My Mother has told me how great all the Caldwell family have been to her and I would like to offer my condolences to all the family. May God be with you all and give you comfort and strength in your time of loss.

Tami McComas Garvin Friday May 24, 2013 at 2:25 PM

So sorry to hear of the loss of John. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Cristi Shaver Elstone crisTea0505@gmail.com Friday May 24, 2013 at 2:10 PM

Mrs. Caldwell, J.B., Amy and families; I wanted all of you to know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry for you loss. xo Cristi

James Miller Friday May 24, 2013 at 12:36 PM

Alliene, I want to express my sincere sorry about the passing of John. You and your family are in my prayers.

Andrew Winemiller Friday May 24, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you.

Bobby and Mona Jordan Friday May 24, 2013 at 10:36 AM

I just wanted the family to know how sorry we are for the loss of John. He will be missed by so many of us. As stated above he was truly the honorary mayor of Ona. It was just hard to tell where you have seen him around this little town in his big red truck. Our love and prayers are with you all and if you need anything at all please let us know. Your friends Mona and Bobby

Connie S Ingels-Mol Friday May 24, 2013 at 10:04 AM

Alliene & Family, so very sorry for the loss of John, I will always be grateful for how he took my Jason under his wing when we needed it so much. We still talk about how he had a room at your house, how time flies, he was 12 yrs and now 39. We have great memories of time spent with both of you, remembering my CCBOE days when John would call to hear me say Data Processing, thank you for all he left behind and giving to the LORD in so many ways, you are in our thoughts and prayers,

Naomi Dailey Friday May 24, 2013 at 9:30 AM

Alliene, so sorry for your loss. Grew up with John, he was around Carl and Joyces most of his free time and and he treaterd me like a little sister. Will always remember the many laughs we have had over the years. Will surely miss him.

Tara Dyer-Henderson & Family Friday May 24, 2013 at 9:24 AM

Amy, Bil, Anne Marie, & Caldwell Family, my deepest condolences and we will continue to keep the family in our prayers during this time. I have special memories John and of joining to the Caldwell Farm. He was a great and caring man and will be missed by all so much. Peace be with you.

Monte Dunlavy Thursday May 23, 2013 at 6:54 PM

Would love to have made the trip down there to pay my respects to John but Marada is undergoing radiation treatments every day and is too fatiqued to travel if we could get away. Our prayers are with the family.......monte

Brenda Gibson-Burden Thursday May 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Amy and family, so sorry to hear of John's passing. All of you are in my thoughts.

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