Kenneth Caldwell

Kenneth H. Caldwell, Jr. of Lockbourne, passed away on his 58th birthday after a long, courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). He was as brave with his battle with ALS as he was a former U.S. Marine in Vietnam so many years ago. Kenny dearly loved his GOD, his family, friends, co-workers, OSU Buckeyes, NASCAR, bass fishing and the U.S. Marine Corps. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree, graduating in 1979 from the Circleville Bible College. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Born on November 12, 1950 in Columbus, he was the son of the late Kenneth H. and Essie E. Caldwell of Lockbourne. Kenny leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Kimberly; sons, Kenneth “Rocky” H. (Stephanie) Caldwell, III of New Middleton, Devante D. Hampton of Columbus, Nickolas A. Brammer and Justin C. Fout of Circleville; granddaughters, Hailey and Taylor Brammer of Circleville; brothers, Dr. Rudy (Jo Ann) Caldwell of Ashville and John (Kristi) Caldwell of Lockbourne; sisters, Patty Vojtech, of Reynoldsburg, Betty Schroeder of Georgetown, SC and Connie Sue (Paul) Darling, of Lithopolis; nephew, Ken Vojtech; nieces, Teresa Douglas, Kim (David) Lambert, Karen (Rusty) Bratcher and Nikki Darling; special friends, family and caregivers, Dawn and Anson Cheadle and their 3 daughters, Savannah, Haley and Nina of Lockbourne; sister-in-law, Paula Bass of Circleville and great niece, Amy L. Lambert. A special thanks to Michelle Downs, R.N. of Circleville who stayed by Kenny’s side, round the clock, the last 3 days to help. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday November 17, 2008 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville, with Rev. Diane Berger and Dr. Rudy Caldwell officiating. Burial to follow at Forest Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. We would like to thank the entire Hospice staff of Odyssey Health Care with special kudos to: Sonja, Crystal, Cindy, Bernie, Barry, Chris, Bonnie and Len (Chaplain). Memorial contributions may be made in Kenny’s name to: Odyssey Health Care, 540 Office Center Place, Gahanna, OH 43230 or ALS Association, 1170 Old Henderson Rd., Suite 221, Columbus, OH 43220.