Obituary of J. C. Caldwell

J. C. Caldwell of Cyclone, WV J. C. Caldwell, 71, of Cyclone, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, leaving from Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 12, 1950, at Campus, the son of the late Walter Thomas and Virgie Ann (Ratliff) Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, John Christopher Caldwell; five brothers, Ricky Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell, Archie Caldwell, Bobby Caldwell, and Darrell Caldwell; four sisters, Donna Faye Caldwell, Jackie Gilbert, Gerri Horton, and Bonnie Linville. J.C. was a retired coal miner. He was a Vietnam Veteran who served during 1968 through 1971. Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 48 years, Linda Lee (Dotson) Caldwell; two sons, Rex (Korie) Kiser of Saginaw, TX and Michael Caldwell of Cyclone; two daughters, Regina Frye and her companion Mark Hager and Alisha Clay, all of Cyclone and Alisha’s companion Leroy Sharp of Kistler; eight grandchildren, Zachary Frye, Jordan Frye, Nicholas Clay, Allison Clay, Amberlyn Caldwell, Ashley Jordan, Zoe Kiser, and Joshua Kiser; three great-grandchildren, Jayce Jordan, Ava Jordan, and Everleigh Grace Frye who liked to share his cheese puffs; four sisters, Carol Stewart, Charlene O’Neal, Mary Staggs, and Margie Hoosier; one brother, Kenny Caldwell; a special nephew, Justin Presley of Huntington; a special niece, Diane Hale of Euclid, OH; many nieces and nephews, countless great-nieces and great-nephews; and a host of other family and friends. J.C. will be reunited with his loving wife of 48 years who passed on December 25, 2021 in a double Memorial Service that will begin at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the Campus Church of God with Rev. William Runyon officiating. After services the Wyoming County Veterans Honor Guard will honor J.C. for his honorable military service. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the church also. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Krantz-McNeely Funeral Home at Man.