Kenneth Wayne "Sam" Caldwell

Kenneth Wayne "Sam" Caldwell obituary, San Antonio, TX

Kenneth Wayne "Sam" Caldwell

Kenneth Caldwell Obituary

Published by Porter Loring Mortuary North on Mar. 13, 2017.
Kenneth Wayne "Sam" Caldwell, age 84, passed away on March 13, 2017 in San Antonio, TX. He was born on May 17, 1932 in Seymour, TX, to Andrew Jackson (Dude) Caldwell and Anna Lois Jarred Caldwell. Sam attended high school in Holiday, TX and received a football scholarship to Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Goldie Mae Swinea Caldwell; his sisters, Winona, Sybil, Bobbie, Joye; and his brother, Troy. Sam is survived by his wife, Janis Andrews Caldwell; his sons, Steve Caldwell and his wife Paula, Joe Pat Caldwell, MD and his wife Lillian, and Jeff Caldwell, PhD and his wife Diane; stepchildren, LaJana Yalowsky and her husband Russ, Larry Don Andrews and his wife Margaret, and Gavin Andrews and his wife Melva; 6 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-grandchildren; and numerous nephews and nieces. MEMORIAL SERVICE FRIDAY MARCH 17, 2017 10:00 A.M. PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH Pastor Larry Don Andrews will officiate.

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May 22, 2018

E.D. Sartin posted to the memorial.

March 20, 2017

Bill Lewis posted to the memorial.

March 19, 2017

Lois Garber posted to the memorial.

E.D. Sartin

May 22, 2018

Great guy and great friend. Worked with Sam at the RRC for several years, we always had fun on our "outings" to the field.

Bill Lewis

March 20, 2017

Got to know Sam when I worked for Mitchell Energy Corp at Bridgeport, Tx and he was with the RRC. Great friend and person. He will always be in my thoughts. We had a lot of good times out on locations. My prayers are with you.

Lois Garber

March 19, 2017

Janis I'm sorry to hear about Sam leaving us here and going to be with our Lord & Savior. You are loved by family and so many friends at CBCB plus the great God of all the universe. Did not know Sam but I did see how much love you showed for this partner in life. I'm glad you all had so many special memories and days together. May our Lord Jesus Christ wrap his loving arms around you and give you the Peace and Comfort you need. All my Love Lois Garber

Marco Cholico

March 19, 2017

My heart goes out to you for your deep loss you must be feeling for your beloved . How sad to lose someone so loved and so needed. May you find comfort in prayer and in one another. (Jeremiah 29:12,13)

Pam Swinea Scott

March 15, 2017

Growing up I always looked forward to a visit from Aunt Goldie and Uncle Sam! They were two of my favorites and I loved them both dearly! Uncle Sam was such a sweetie, a kind soul. The Pete Swinea family here in Oklahoma grieve with the rest of the family the loss of this really good man. We offer our prayers for peace and comfort to Janis and the rest of the family.

Rebecca & Robert McCutcheon

March 15, 2017

Gavin and Melva, we are sorry to hear of your loss! May the love of our Lord and Savior be with you and your family. May the Lord comfort you and bring you peace!

Diane & Robert Beavers

March 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss. We pray God's peace and comfort for you all as you mourn the loss, and rejoice with you as you look forward to a glorious reunion some day.

Linda Carrington

March 15, 2017

Our Uncle Sam! Had to smile when I saw his full name. He was one precious man of few words but always a blessed smile that we could always count on. He was my Precious Mom, Sybil's, baby brother and they had a beautiful bond as Mom always said she'd about half raised Sam. Their mannerisms and looks were so similar that even after she died in 1983, I could see Sam & feel my Moms presence. I would have to apologize to Sam for staring, smiling, & hugging him when I got to spend any time with him. He visited when we were losing our Dad in the hospital, bringing us donuts, which led to many tears on my part. I felt like Mom was there through him comforting us. Sounds like he shared a great many blessings with his second family and am so happy you loved him as we all did. God's blessings on you all!

Cloyce Purcell

March 15, 2017

Janis, I join all of the Caldwell family sending a prayer for peace and comfort for you and our family. Sam lived closest to us whenever he was in Perryton and we were in Borger. I remember a few trips to visit and how special he made my brothers and I feel. His ever present smile and his joy for living is a legacy that I know I will cherish. A personal "Thank You" for filling the void in his life when Goldie passed away, and "thank you" for your loving care for this special man. May GOD grant you strength for the days and challenges ahead, wisdom and discernment for all you have to do, HIS peace and protection through this time and as you continue your journey. You are all in my prayers.
Cloyce Purcell

Carl & Diane Zornow

March 15, 2017

Carl and I are very sorry to hear about Sam. Praying for the family for God's great mercy, grace, and peace to cover them during this difficult time. Thanking God for the honor of having known Sam and his special place in the family.

Jennifer Loy

March 15, 2017

There are many things that I miss about my "papa" but let me tell you one. I remember him taking my sister and I fishing many times and we would always catch them darn perch. I mean catch a lot of them too. He would show us how to hook the work and cast it in the water, reel the fish back in. Now I don't remember taking it off the hook. Neck, I don't do that now. (Laughing)
We would take these fish back to my grandma Goldie and she would not say a word about how many she just fried. I hate to we made her do that because we did not like that fish. But you know what my papa never complained about taking us back out.
I will miss you papa so very much! You are in a place where the sun shines everyday and your garden blooms those little red cherry tomatoes all year round. ( To those who know what I'm talking about) I will miss you so very much!!
Say hello to grandma Goldie for us.
Love you

Jan Scecina

March 15, 2017

So sorry for your loss, Janis and all Sam's very large family, may God give you all peace of mind and comfort in knowing that He is now with our Savior, whole again and happy, God bless you all who are suffering and grieving his loss!

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