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Dwight Caldwell Obituary

Dwight V. Caldwell MAIDEN Dwight Vance Caldwell, age 75, of Maiden passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Born September 10, 1935 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Rufus Lester Caldwell and the late Molly Goodson Caldwell. Dwight was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was President and Owner of Right Angle Electric for over 40 years. He was a member of the Maiden Masonic Lodge #592 and President of NC Electrical Contractors C.V.D. Dwight also served on the Catawba County Liaison Committee and Board of Directors for the Maiden Rescue Squad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Troy Caldwell, Eugene Caldwell and Vernon Caldwell; two sisters, Novella Caldwell, Brenda Kay Caldwell; and sister-in-law, Billie Jean Caldwell. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Laws Caldwell of the home; one daughter, Pat Little and husband Dewey of Catawba; two grandsons, Chad A. Kaylor and wife Elena of Maiden, and Scott Kaylor and wife Jennifer of Maiden; one step-grandson, Eric Little and wife Whitney of Maiden; four great-grandchildren, Alexis Kaylor, Aiden Kaylor, Madison Kaylor, and Natalie Kaylor; three step-great grandchildren, Breanna Boggs, Adam Stines, and Paige Stines; one brother, Wayne Caldwell and wife Becky of Claremont; three sisters, Eunice Waugh of Mooresville, Cleo Beard and husband Carl of Maiden, and MaeNell Poston and husband Fletus of Newton; four sisters-in-law, Evelyn L. Caldwell of Maiden, Sybil Caldwell of Maiden, Nadine Killian of Newton, and Lucille Cranford of Newton; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Burke Mortuary Chapel in Newton with Rev. Charles Ingle officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Anderson Baptist Church Cemetery in Maiden. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 12:00-2:45 p.m. at Burke Mortuary in Newton prior to the service and at other times at the home of Nadine Killian, 3201 Buffalo Shoals Road, Newton, NC 28658. Visit www.burkemort uary.com to register your condolences online. Burke Mortuary in Newton is serving the Caldwell family.
Published by Hickory Daily Record on Mar. 10, 2011.

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Phyllis Weaver

March 16, 2011

Betty,so sorry to hear of Dwight's passing.I know how close you where.Hope you are ok.I'll keep you in my prayers.Phyllis Weaver

carl longacre

March 10, 2011

Betty,pat,chad,scott , sorry for your loss, he was a very good at every thing he was best to work for .May the good lord be with all of you all. Carl longacre

Gerri Morrison

March 10, 2011

Betty, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Dwight. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 10, 2011

I have fond memories of working with Dwight and Caldwell Electric co..many years ago.Also his niece became my daughter in law Linda Huffman..My sympathies to the family and friends ..Sarah Fye Huffman Smith ,Pensacola,Florida..

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