James K. Caldwell

CANTON, Mo. -- James K. Caldwell, 84, of Canton, died Tuesday (June 22, 2010) in the Lewis County Nursing Home in Canton. He was born Dec. 2, 1925, in Canton, a son of Fred and Bessie Lee Paden Caldwell. He married Irene Rakowski on Oct. 11, 1947, in Detroit, Mich. She died Dec. 19, 2000. Mr. Caldwell served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. In 1959, Jim and Irene founded Canton Marine Towing Co., Inc. in Canton, where he had remained active in the operation of their company along with their children. Mr. Caldwell was a member of Canton Christian Church, Quincy Boat Club, Eagles Lodge, Canton Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion. Survivors include three sons, William J. Caldwell, Randall R. Caldwell, Larry J. and his wife, Carma Caldwell, all of Canton; a daughter, Jill A. Caldwell of Canton; three grandsons, Randy J., Robby and Richard Caldwell, all of Canton; three granddaughters Danielle, Kristyn and Brianna Caldwell, all of Canton; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Ruth Shores, Frederica Hemming and Mary Eridon. SERVICES: 11 a.m. Friday in the Davis Funeral Home, Canton, with the Rev. Paul Rathbun conducting. Burial will be in Forest Grove Cemetery, Canton. VISITATION: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Davis Funeral Home, Canton. MEMORIALS: Canton Christian Church. ARRANGEMENTS: Davis Funeral Home, Canton. Condolences may be expressed online at www.whig.com.