Johnnie Reed "J.B." Caldwell II

Johnnie Reed "J.B." Caldwell II, 51, of Shelby, NC, passed away on December 27, 2025 at Atrium Health Cleveland. Born December 30, 1973 in Cleveland County, NC, he was the son of the late Johnnie Reed Caldwell and Diane Baity Caldwell. J.B. had a dedication to quality in his work as a lawn care and landscaping provider. He used that same dedication and passion to serve his community as a volunteer fireman with multiple fire departments in the area, including Kings Mountain, Grover, and Bethlehem. J.B. cherished his role as a firefighter and never took for granted the chances he had to serve others. He attended Second Baptist Church of Cherryville along with his beloved fiancée Donna Reynolds. J.B. loved Donna with all his heart, and they took good care of each other as they each battled illnesses and sicknesses over the past few years. He was also a proud father who had great love for his children. J.B. will be remembered as a loving, caring man and a great friend.

SURVIVORS: Fiancée: Donna Reynolds of Shelby, NC

Children: Noah Caldwell of Bessemer City, NC, Emma Caldwell of Gastonia, NC, and Olivia Parker of Brownwood, TX

Step-brother: Eddie Parker of Surfside Beach, SC

Uncle: David C. Caldwell (Teresa) of Kings Mountain, NC

Johnnie is also survived by his close friends Randall Price, James Williams, Jason Armstrong, and J. Scott Hansford.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the Ollie Harris Memorial Chapel with Dr. Matt Thomas officiating

VISITATION: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, prior to the service from 10:00 to 10:50 A.M. in the Parlor of Harris Funeral Home

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA