“Bobby Caldwell”
Name: Marvin Harold “Bobby” Caldwell
Age: 88
Residence: Corinth, MS
Date of Death: Thursday, November 15, 2012
Place of Death: At his home after a lengthy illness with his family by his side.
Location of Funeral Service: Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories
Date & Time: Saturday, November 17, 2012 @ 2:00PM
Officiating: Judge Paul Funderburk and Bro. Kenny McGill
Interment: Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
Visitation: Friday, November 16, 2012 from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 12:00 noon until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home.
Biographical Information
Date of Birth: July 18, 1924
Employment/Occupation: He was a contractor and land developer for 50 + years and a member of the Carpenter’s Local. In addition, he was a 36 year member of the Alcorn County School Board, former member of the Lion’s Club, a 32nd degree mason, member of the York Rite, Scottish Rite, Shriners and Eastern Star. Mr. Marvin Harold “Bobby” Caldwell was awarded a certificate in appreciation of effective service from the United States of America War Department Army Service Forces-Corps of Engineers, Manhattan District dated August 6, 1945 and signed by the Secretary of War in Washington D.C. for participation in work essential to the production of the atomic bomb thereby contributing to the successful conclusion of World War II. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and gardener. He loved his family and friends and he especially loved children and wanted to take care of everyone.
Church Affiliation: He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.
Survivor Information
Wife of 60 years: Dimple Rast Caldwell- Corinth, MS
Son: Joe Caldwell and wife Amanda- Corinth, MS
Daughters: Tami Taylor and husband Mark; Lori Caldwell all of Corinth, MS
11 Grandchildren: Chancey Caldwell and wife Brandi, Justin Caldwell and wife Jennifer, Ben Caldwell and wife Christy, Natalie Anderson and husband Adam, Morgan White, Nick Ashe, Landon Ashe and wife Marley, Skyler McCrimon, Tyler Raines, Katelin Raines, Brooklin Nunley and husband Andy
12 Great Grandchildren: Ariane Caldwell, Chance Caldwell, Noah Caldwell, Chloe Caldwell, Bryce Selzer, Kalli Ashe Cassie Ashe, Ashe, Bentley Wiginton, Maggie Nunley, Drew Nunley
Sisters-in-law: Nell Heavner – Corinth, MS; Bonitha Bowen Rast- Corinth, MS
Caregivers: Brenda Nelms, Tracy Treece, Margie Gray, Stephanie and Bro. Merl Dixon
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and a host of friends
Pallbearers will be Dr. Hardwick Kay, Rick Quinn, Jimmy Tate Waldon, Joe Duncan, Jerry Castleberry, Buddy Kemp
Honorary Pallbearers will be Keith Settlemires, Dr. T. L. Sweat, Bobby Latch, Thurston Little, Pleasant Hill UMC Men, Judge Tommy Gardner, Judge Paul Funderburk, Billy McCoy, Judge Jimmy Roberts, Harvey Moss, Lee Hinton, Arvolle Brown, Legacy Hospice and Judge Jim Pounds
Memorial Donations can be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Preceded in Death
Son: Harold Lane Caldwell
Father: Joseph Sidney Caldwell
Mother: Mary Edna Bass Caldwell
Brothers: William Burl Caldwell, Leroy Caldwell
Sister: Mary Elizabeth Bonds