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Kenneth Caldwell Obituary
BIG CANOE, Georgia – Kenneth Earl Caldwell, age 83 of Big Canoe, Georgia, passed away Sunday, Jan. 29, 2024 after a courageous battle with leukemia.
He was born April 26, 1940 in Urbana, Ohio to Paul and Eileen Caldwell. He graduated from Urbana High School and attended Wittenberg University.
He was married to Lilian "Kittie" Caldwell, who made his life complete for almost 40 years. Ken had 5 wonderful children, 4 from a previous marriage: Kelli Kay Smith, John Kent Caldwell, Kyle Eugene Caldwell, Kari Eileen Perrett and Lilian Michelle McGregor (stepdaughter). Ken also had 8 beautiful grandchildren: Jamie Smith, Kristie Smith, Cameron Boyd, Ryan Smith, Tyler Caldwell, Hunter Caldwell, Connor Caldwell, and Logan Caldwell. He had 5 great-grandchildren: Liam Boyd, Violet Jones, Charley Jones, Benning Boyd and Leo Smith. Ken also had 3 siblings he loved very much: Ron Caldwell, Paula Bauer, and Marsha Seleski.
Ken was an accomplished golfer who enjoyed playing with his close friends and family throughout his life at Berkley Hills, Timucan, and Big Canoe. Ken and Kittie have been fortunate enough to travel the world and visit every continent during their marriage. He was a hard worker who provided for his family and was still working up until his death for the company he founded, BWM Manufacturing.
Funeral service will be held at CAGLE FUNERAL HOME in Jasper, Georgia, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the charity of your choice in Ken's honor.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Caldwell
Kay Tyler
February 2, 2024
I am so sorry to hear this you will be in my prayers.
God Speed Good Friend<br />Wild Bill
Bill Ziegler
February 2, 2024
Susan (Fansler) Bair
February 2, 2024
I´m sorry for your loss. I think his father, Paul, worked with my father several years ago, at Plastic Research in Urbana, Ohio.
Cagle Funeral Home
February 1, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Bonnie Kempf
January 31, 2024
Dear Lilian and family,
My sincere condolences with the lost of Kenny. Kenny was a fun loving student and he took his studies seriously, he played hard and had a nice attitude toward everyone. We were classmates at UHS and was proud to be in the Class of 1958. Again, sorry for your lost and may Kenny R.I.P.
Texanna Packer
January 30, 2024
To the family members, know that you had one special dad, brother, husband. He will be greatly missed by all. There’s no words, just know that I am so sorry may you find peace in the darkness that follows.
Raymond Mcinnis
January 30, 2024
Very sorry to hear that Ken has passed away. I knew him for over 30 years. First as a competitor and then as a sales representative for BWM. Always a gentleman and a great businessman.
Ray McInnis
Michael Cicco
January 30, 2024
RIP, Ken. You were a great guy and a cool dad. We had a lot of great times in the 80’s.
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