BORN

1950

DIED

2014

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Jimmie Caudill Obituary

Jimmie "Jim" Caudill

MANSFIELD: Jimmie "Jim" Caudill, age 63, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 4, 2014. He was born March 1, 1950 in Clearfield, Kentucky and moved to Mansfield when he was 3 years old. He was a 1968 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School.

At the tender age of 13, Jim was called to the ministry at Lake Odessa, Michigan. Later, he became a licensed bishop in the Church of God and became a pastor for two churches in the 1970s- one in Hillsboro and the other in Ganges. Jim was a member of Journey Life Center where he served as Elder, Treasurer, Superintendent and Sunday school teacher.

He began his career in retail at Uncle Bill's and was last employed at Santmyer Oil, where he was a fuel transport driver. Able to fix anything, he also admired the style of the 1960's muscle cars.

Blessed with leadership qualities and a wonderful sense of humor, Jim was a master joke teller and enjoyed sharing his stories with others. He lived life to the fullest and always had a smile on his face. He enjoyed going on cruises, especially to Alaska and watching football, cheering on the Browns, Buckeyes, or whichever team was winning the game he was watching at the time.

Jim is survived by his wife of 42 years, Donna Jones Caudill, whom he married on October 30, 1971 in Mansfield; three children, Josh, Ben and Kristin Caudill, all of Mansfield; three grandchildren, Garrett, Brendan and Brady Hollinger of Mansfield; two brothers, Gary (Paulina) Caudill and Tom (Cynthia) Caudill, both of Mansfield; a brother-in-law, Charles (Becky) Jones of Mansfield; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine (Perkins) Caudill and Stephen Douglas Caudill; baby sister, Pauline; and foster brother, Carl Blakeman.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, 2014 at the Journey Life Center, 2578 Springmill Road, Mansfield. A funeral service will be held in the church Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with Dr. Bruce Philippi officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in care of the church to Far Flung Tin Can Missions.

The Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors is privileged to serve the family of Jim Caudill.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Mansfield Memorial Homes for their conscientious care of Jim during his stay.

Online guest registry at www.wappner.com

Published by News Journal on Jan. 7, 2014.
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James was a classmate of my and a graduate of 1968. I remember him well from junior and senior high school. He was always pleasant and friendly. My sincere condolences to his family. May Jehovah God be with you during this difficult time.

Christine Harris

January 14, 2014

Donna and family,
Rocky & I just heard about Jim. We are so sorry. We have wonderful memories of being with you both. Jim will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are for you all during this difficult time.
Rocky & Connie Martin

January 9, 2014

Gary & Paulina and Family,

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your brother.Prayers to you all. God Bless.

Ron and Brenda Maglott

Brenda Maglott

January 8, 2014

Thoughts and prayers to all of Jim's family. May God comfort you as only He can.

Carolyn Carroll-Cyrus

January 8, 2014

Much love to you & your family Donna ;) I know you loved this man with everything you have ;) He's in a good place now & he gets to be pain free ;) xoxo prayers to you and your family sweetheart

Kerri Tolliver

January 7, 2014

Well Jim, your journey is done bud. Donna, your loss is a great one. The joy you hold tho dimmed by grief is for the kids and those who need a light from above. You keep shining girl. Love You, Berny and Faye

Berny Cline

January 7, 2014

My condolences to Jim's family, I was a customer of his and a friend. Mike and Sandy Bauer

January 7, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

michael shepherd

January 7, 2014

Donna you and your family are in my prayers - he was a great man, husband and father.

Gerri Nipper

January 7, 2014

Dear Donna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. To see Jesus face to face is a lifetime achevment that Jim has recieved. Well done good and faithful servent. Donna, you have been an inspiration to me starting way back when you lead our writing group. You are strong in the Lord and he has things for you to do. Love Peace Retta

Retta Mellick

January 7, 2014

Such a fine man, husband and father. Rest in peace Jim.

Aurelio Villa Luna Diaz

January 7, 2014

A great friend will will be missed.

Scott Cline

January 7, 2014

Thinking of you and your family Donna.
The Bruce Cline Family

Sue Cline

January 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss...you went through a tough time together. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time.

January 7, 2014

sorry you lost a great friend. Its just for a little while, and you will be together forever. God Bless you a distant cousin of his.

Larry Goodman

January 6, 2014

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