Emory Earl Caldwell

Emory “Earl” Caldwell, 90, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 in Gallipolis. Born October 29, 1928 in Gallia County, Ohio, Earl was the son of the late Calvin O. “Shorty” and Gracie Florence Hayner Caldwell. Earl married Katherine S. Casto Caldwell, who preceded him in death. For sixteen years, Earl worked for the Gallipolis Developmental Center (GDC). He attended Elizabeth Chapel Church. Earl loved working outside, and he loved his family. Earl is survived by his son, Dwayne A. (Judy) Caldwell of Gallipolis; grandsons, Eric Caldwell (Amanda) of Oak Hill, Ohio and Bradley Urwin of Bidwell, Ohio; granddaughter, Lindsay (Jon) Mollohan of Thurman, Ohio; eight great grandchildren, Zoey, Christian, and Raylen Caldwell and Ava, Eli, Owen, Edison, and Andrew Mollohan; sisters, Irene Martin of Gallipolis and Brenda (Arnold) Jackson of Bidwell; brothers, Leroy (Opal) Caldwell of Bidwell, Ferrell Caldwell of Gallipolis, Frank (Wilma) Caldwell of Bidwell, and Howard (Ruby) Caldwell of Bidwell; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, Earl was preceded in death by his daughters, Patricia Caldwell and Maryann Caldwell; sisters, Maxine Jones, Frances Hayden, Mavis Ann McClain, Pauline Taylor, Marie Spires, Jewell Caldwell, and Janet Cox; and brothers, Bob Caldwell, Calvin Caldwell, Jr., and Marlin Caldwell. The funeral service for Earl Caldwell will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley and Pastor Ed Mollohan officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the funeral home. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences.