Matthew William Caldwell

Matthew William Caldwell obituary, Big Sandy, TX

Matthew William Caldwell

Matthew Caldwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bates Cooper Sloan Funeral Home - Mount Pleasant on Dec. 21, 2025.
Matthew William Caldwell was born July 9, 1968, in Los Angeles County, California. He was born to Robert J. Caldwell and Carol L. Caldwell. Matthew was born with Down syndrome, but it didn't limit his capabilities, and he never met a person that didn't love him.

Matthew was a member of the Special Friends Ministry of Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview, Texas. He was a fan of superheroes including Spiderman, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Batman. He loved Uno cards and would rarely be found without them in his hands. Matthew had a smile that would light up the room and was always happy.

Matthew gained his wings at his home in Big Sandy, Texas on December 18, 2025. He is preceded in death by his father and leaves behind his mother, Carol L. Caldwell of Washington; brothers: Michael Caldwell and Jason Caldwell as well as many friends.

A graveside service for Matthew will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Edwards Cemetery in Mount Pleasant officiated by Scott Schulik of Mobberly Baptist Church.

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