Frederick Allan "Fred" Caudle

1952 - 2025

Frederick "Fred" Allan Caudle

Jan 26, 1952 - Oct 23, 2025

Frederick "Freddy" Allan Caudle, 73, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born January 26, 1952, in Bristow, Oklahoma. Fred lived a life of service, faith, and devotion to his family and community.

Fred proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard's 45th Thunderbird Infantry Brigade as an Artillery Officer, retiring as a Major, including service in Desert Storm and Germany. He also served with the Tulsa Fire Department for 28 years, retiring in 2006, and later continued as a paramedic and NASCAR firefighter at Texas Motor Speedway for over 12 years. Fred adored and loved his puppies - Tru Blaze, his loyal service dog and his grand dog, Chloe.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kimberly Caudle; daughter, Jennifer Caudle Bussell and husband, Travis; grandson, Hunter; soon-to-arrive granddaughter, Hope; and sister, Letha Caudle. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Frederick and Effie Dorothy Caudle; and daughter, Sandra D. Caudle.

Fred will be remembered as a man of honor, faith, and love-always serving others and cherishing time with his family, especially as "Papa." You will be forever missed.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK on Monday, November 10, at 10:00 am, with burial to follow at Floral Haven.

Dillon Funeral Service – Sand Springs, OK