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1995
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2018
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Caleb Stathem Obituary
Caleb was a 2013 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School, where he was active on the Varsity Football team and D.E.C.A. Caleb worked for Owens Corning in Sedalia. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and the Missouri Tigers. Caleb enjoyed fantasy football with his brother William and was very knowledgeable in the game of football on all levels. Caleb enjoyed going around the state of Missouri hiking and sightseeing. He also enjoyed hanging out and playing basketball with his friends. Caleb was known for his huge heart and helping anyone that needed it.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, William Robert Stathem III and his wife Megan of Sedalia; a nephew William Robert Stathem, IV (Liam); and a niece Raelynn G. Stathem (Rae Rae); his girlfriend Vanessa Bearce; several aunts and uncles, Gerald Todd Jr., Virginia Todd, William Todd, David Todd, Sheryle Gilpin (Jimmy), Karen Parks (Keith), Coleen Phillips (Steve), Melinda McAloose (Frank), Carl Statham (Lisa), Cindy Farris (Dennis), and Sue Hutchinson (Tim); great aunts and uncles, Beverly Staton (Carl), and Jerry Curry; Godparents, Shannon Zerilli (Martin); and, in Caleb's words, "all his brothers from other mothers."
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Charles and Frances Paxton and Gerald Wayne Todd Sr. and Sharon Catalina; his paternal grandparents, William R. Stathem Sr. and Doris Stathem.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jason Kindle officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel.
Burial will be at Highland Sacred Gardens Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be William Robert Stathem III, Drew Lamb, Alex Dake, Robbie Brown, Mason McCown, Devin Riley, Dexter Cramer, Little B.J. Monteer, Chance Todd, and Charlie Monteer.
Honorary bearers will be Donnie Batman, Leah Batman, Taylor Batman, Alexis Batman, Bailey Batman, Lisa Curry-Panzarella, Trevor Davis, Sarah Stathem, Dominic Zerilli, Colton Zerilli, Makayla Rupp, Joshua Pittman, Jermie Pittman, Joel Pittman, Jacquelynn Rash, David Williams, Briana Williams, Braden Williams, Barry Monteer, Timmy Monteer, Elizabeth Todd, LaCrista Todd, Jerry Todd, Khristofer Todd, Destiny Todd, Jerrad Gilpin, Nick Todd, Jayme Gilpin, James Gilpin, Jamison Hutchinson, Nathaniel Hutchinson, Emily Hutchinson, Robert and Sandra Farris.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Caleb J. Stathem Smith-Cotton Football Fund in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.
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Andrew Van Houten
October 4, 2018
I was Caleb's Supervisor at Owens Corning and just retired after 25 years in the United States Air Force. I felt he had a natural leadership ability, so I spent a lot of time with him at work. We discussed many things such as leadership and team building concepts, which he seemed to take very seriously. It showed right away as the people that worked for him during the company's recent project would do anything for him and never questioned why. I wish I had 10 more just like him. He will be missed and I will never forget him. Andrew Van Houten
Nijuana & Todd Jones
October 3, 2018
We are shocked and saddened to hear about the loss of Caleb. He is a very loved young man. Our thoughts and prayers are certainly with not only his family and close friends, but all who knew him. We pray each of you find comfort in the Lord who has His arms wrapped around the angel, Caleb.
Sherry Hayes
October 3, 2018
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.
John & Sandy Chappell
October 3, 2018
Melinda and Frank, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tracey Wissman Phillips
October 3, 2018
Carl, Lisa and Sarah Stathem sorry for your loss you are in my prayers and thoughts. Love you all .
Richard Hoskins
October 2, 2018
Richard Hoskins and Family
October 2, 2018
To Caleb's family..Dave and I are so sorry to hear about Caleb. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Dave and Patty Porter
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