Caldwell Bady

1951 - 2025

Caldwell Bady, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at The University of Virginia Medical Center. 

Over the last several years he had found enjoyment in studying the bible and listening to his favorite hymns such as “He promised me a home over there, no more sorrow and sickness”. 

Caldwell was born on September 9, 1951 to the late Mary Jane Bady. 

He was raised in Staunton, Virginia and attended the Staunton School Systems. 

In February 1969, Caldwell’s friend, Philips Brown (Bunny) convinced Caldwell to join the United States Marines under the Buddy Program. His time in the Marines included time at Camp Paris Island for basic training. After completing training, he was stationed at Camp Lejeune Station Fleet Forces. Following his time in the Marines, he returned to Staunton to work at Sears. He finally found his calling as a brick layer, he attended the brick layer school for one year in Crew Virginia. He even started his own brick layering business. Caldwell was employed by Wal-Mart earning the nickname “King Walmart” for over twenty years and worked in various departments. Several years later, he was diagnosed with renal failure. This diagnosis led to him being on dialysis.

He enjoyed doing home projects with his hands and tools, watching sports, family gatherings, talking with friends, and walking his dog, Prince. 

He was preceded in death by his mother; daughter, Tanika Wells; mother-in-law, Dorothy Randolph; two sisters, Dixie Reed and Alee Bady; niece, Robin Michelle Bady and nephew, Sony Bady.

Caldwell leaves to cherish his memories wife, Carol (Randolph) Bady of 38 years; son, Ricky Bady; daughter, Candy Calloway; sisters, Mary P. Pryor and Laura Bady; brothers, Robert Bady (Georgi) and Donald Haston; brothers-in-law, John Randolph (Carolyn) and David Randolph (Tessa); grandchildren, Myquail Watts, Donta’ Martin (wife and children), Tazia, Amani, Jayce Bady and Cedric Jones; best friends, Kenneth Whitlock, Joseph Vaughn, William Nicholson, Patricia Nicholson; special cousins, Joyce and Lester Barner; a host of nieces, nephews, beloved relatives and friends. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the UVA Health Kidney Center, 1300 Jefferson Park Ave., Floor 5, Charlottesville, Virginia 22903.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Mt. Marine Baptist Church. Burial will be at National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico on November 3, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

Family and friends may share condolences and memories with the family by visiting the guestbook at www.mccutcheonandjonesfh.com. Professional services provided by McCutcheon & Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services (540) 943-6938/(540)886-2601.