Jerry D. Caldwell

Jerry D. Caldwell, of Grove, Oklahoma passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior in Fairfax Oklahoma Community Hospital on January 10, 2023 at the age of 74. Jerry was born in Hartshorne, Oklahoma on May 27, 1948 to J.D. and Mary Kathryn (Slover) Caldwell. He graduated from Hartshorne High School in 1966 and went on to attend Eastern State College in Wilburton OK. He joined the Army National Guard and proudly served in the 45th Infantry Division where he was awarded the Expert Metal with the M14. His shooting ability won him many Turkey and Skeet shooting events. He was a man of many skills as evidenced in the occupations he has held. He worked as a bomb technician at the Navy Ammunition Depot (now the Army Depot) in McAlester, Oklahoma. He also was a truck driver for Rockwall Trucking out of Sweetwater, Texas and a Guard at OSP in McAlester, Oklahoma. His last real Job he earned his EMT license and drove an ambulance for the city of Hartshorne til he was forced to retire due to an injury. Most recently he joined his Brother at Computer Boy of Grove, Building PC Gaming systems and servicing systems until his health began to decline. Jerry was a commanding presence, not only because of his 6’4” 240lb stature, but because of his larger than life personality and true grit. He was an avid outdoorsman who was a real man’s man. He delighted in collecting guns and knives and wheat pennies. He spent many hours hunting game and fishing the waters of Eufaula, Grand Lake, Beaver Lake and Taneycomo. He easily made friends wherever he went and to be in his company was a pleasure. He will be greatly missed. Injuries, illness, and sadness plagued his life at times. Happily married twice, both wives preceded him in death. First Carol Caldwell and secondly Mary Ellen Caldwell. The children they shared together have brought much joy to his life. Also preceding him in death were his parents and his son Richard ‘Richie’ Caldwell. Left to cherish his memory, his children Jerry Dewayne (Robin) Caldwell of West Monroe, Louisiana, and Regina Caldwell of Hartshorne, Oklahoma; his stepchild Waynola Warren of Haileyville, Grandchildren Natasha Evans, Jordan Caldwell, Justin Caldwell Jacob Caldwell, Jonathon Caldwell, Shelby Stringer, Tiffany Day, Kristan Barrett, Jessica Stidmon and Brittany Warren, ; his brother Fred (Linda) Caldwell of Grove, Oklahoma; nieces Jessica and Alison Caldwell and numerous great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Jerry's life will be at 11am Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Brumley Mills Funeral Home in Hartshorne, Ok.

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Jerry D. Caldwell

May 27, 1948 - January 10, 2023