Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Smyrna
Smyrna, Tennessee
Age 70
Brother Ron Caldwell, age 70, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2016. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Mailene Johnson Caldwell; mother, Gladys Helen Robinson Johnson; father, Edward Kelly Caldwell; father-in-law, Fred Johnson; and step-father, Lytle Johnson.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ. Brother Tony Holt and Brother Eddy Arnold will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military honors.
Brother Ron is survived by his son, Chad Caldwell and his wife Ashley of Smyrna; daughter, Jessica Caldwell Hiles of Smyrna; brother, Larry Caldwell of Pontiac, MI; sister, Vickie Spray of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Hayden, Hadley, and Jay; brother-in-law, Dennis Johnson Sr. and his wife Janet of Smyrna; mother-in-law, Edna Johnson Farmer of Smyrna; special friend, Vallie Reed of Smyrna; loving canine friend, Magic; along with several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Brother Ron served as the preacher of Old Jefferson Church of Christ and had held the position since 1979. He was a 1964 graduate of Murfreesboro Central School and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Brother Ron was employed and retired after 40 years from Cumming Sign. He was also a proud employee of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and had worked there since 2007. Brother Ron was known for being an avid fan of Vanderbilt sports and he also cheered for Smyrna High School Basketball. For many years he coached Chad and countless other boys in baseball. His pride and joy was with his family, especially his grandchildren, who he loved and cherished with all his heart. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.
Dennis Johnson Sr, Dennis Johnson Jr, Jordan Johnson, Murray Kaiser, Jimmy Reed, Bill Leckie, Grant Faulkenberry and Ronnie Pugh will serve as pallbearers. Jason Spray, Greg Spray and the staff of Woodfin Funeral Chapels will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Memorials in memory of Brother Ron can be made to the Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee at 4009 Hillsboro Pike Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37215.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ.
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I miss you. We were the first two of the many cousins in our family. You were a great guy!
Brenda Johnson
December 21, 2024 | Murfreesboro, TN
You have my deepest sympathy. I will never forget his eulogy at my dads funeral.
Joshua Nipper
Joshua Nipper
December 19, 2017 | Fulton, MD
PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS
Valenda Newell
March 07, 2017 | Indianapolis, IN
Yes, bro Ron, you will be missed, but we would not want to hold you here
suffering when you could be with our Lord in glory.
Our prayers to the family and friends who shared him - and his heart -
with us these many years.
Kevan Peer, amb.
February 02, 2017 | LaVergne, TN | Coworker
Ron was a great man.
Faye Tucker
December 21, 2016 | M'boro, TN
So saddened to hear of the passing of Ron Caldwell. My family n I met him only 1 time on October 28 , 2016 when he presided over my husbands funeral service. From one US Marine to another , he made me and my family so proud. Even though we only met him for one day, we felt he was a friend. Thank you Ron for being so kind.
Elaine Finchum
December 20, 2016 | Smyrna, TN
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It is hard to lose your father at any time, but it is even harder at this time. Remember the good times and let those carry you through the bad times. Love to all of you.
Nancy Hendrix
Nancy Hendrix
December 20, 2016
I am so saddened and prayerful for the Caldwell family. I recognized quickly what a leader and friend he was to many. I came to know Bro. Caldwell through Chad at Smyrna HS ballgames as he always took time out to chat and to let me know he was there for me if I ever needed him. May prayers and time heal the hearts of the Caldwell family.
Bud Brandon
December 20, 2016 | Lebanon, TN
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Bro. Ron Caldwell. I always looked forward to working with him at Woodfin Chapel.
Christopher Ross
December 20, 2016 | Fayetteville, TN