Kenneth Doral Caldwell

Kenneth Doral Caldwell obituary, Virginia Beach, VA

Kenneth Doral Caldwell

Kenneth Caldwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Beach Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. on Jan. 10, 2025.

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Kenneth Doral Caldwell, a caring husband, father, son, brother, cousin and friend, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2025, at the age of 64 years.
Kenneth was educated at Riverside High School, Chattanooga, TN. Upon graduating, he enlisted into the United States Navy. He served on the USS Mt. Whitney, USS Harlan County, USS Cunningham and the USS Tortuga. We thank you for your 20 years of service and 10 years of reserves.
Kenneth enjoyed cooking, traveling the world and making people laugh. He enjoyed being around people and had a nickname for everyone.
Kenneth was predeceased by his father, Melvin Caldwell; baby brother, Daniel Caldwell; baby sister, Nana Caldwell; and brother, Melvin Patrick Caldwell.
Kenneth leaves to cherish his fond memories, his wife of 25 years, Paula Caldwell; son, Kenneth Caldwell; mother, Patricia Caldwell-Morris; sister, Angela Ann Jones; sister-in-law, Renee Caldwell; brother-in-law, Ronald Moorer; and a whole host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

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