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In Memory

Charley Caldwell

CHARLES WILLIAM CALDWELL: November 10, 1944—November 15, 2023

Charles “Charley” William Caldwell, 79, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2023. A celebration of life will take place after the holidays.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Robert “Bobby” Caldwell, Jr., and his daughter, Cecilia “CeCe” Benningfield.

Charley is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Gaye Williams Caldwell; his sister, Elizabeth Kinder (Casey); daughters, Kelley McKethan (Derrick) and Jodie Cole (Mike Benites); grandchildren, Tanner Holley (Lizzie), Kelsey Cole, Ethan Benningfield (Grace), Sherry Benningfield, Cassidy Benningfield, Brody Benites, Isaiah Benningfield, Taylor McKethan, and Cooper McKethan; and, two, soon to be three, great-grandchildren along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Charley was born in Houston TX on November 10, 1944, to Robert Walker Caldwell and Eula Beth Locke. He spent most of his life on his family farm in the Kurten/Tabor area. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1963, and like a true, proud, fighting Texas Aggie, he received his marketing degree from Texas A&M University in 1967. Charley worked for Red Oak Sportswear/CC Creations for almost twenty years and was a member of Alexander United Methodist Church.

Charley was a sports enthusiast. He coached the “Blazers,” a women’s slow-pitch softball team, for approximately 10 years, leading them to several national tournaments. He was instrumental in starting the first local girls fastpitch ASA league in Bryan. He also umpired softball, where he was always known to be fair and consistent. While his daughters were not fans of the times he was behind the plate on one of their games, everyone else requested him. He loved watching sports, especially when he was able to take one of his grandchildren to an A&M game. He enjoyed playing golf with his wife for many years and never missed watching The Masters. He loved his family farm, raising cattle, and riding his ATV. Charley and Gaye along with their two dogs enjoyed many adventures traveling in their RV. He also loved spending time with his family and was a well-known member of his community. Charley didn’t mince words, always spoke his mind, and was loved and respected.

Although his family will miss him greatly every day, they will always know how blessed they were and how enriched their lives were by his presence.

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11/21/23 04:27 PM #1    

Phil Cox

Charley was fun to be around. We laughed a lot and I certainly enjoyed our time together. He was a kind and patient person. I pray for God's peace for Charley's family and friends.


11/21/23 06:04 PM #2    

Ramona Rodriquez (Griffin)

 Charley was such a wonderful person.  I enjoyed seeing him somewhat the last few years.  I enjoyed his company.  We went to public school, Allen Academy, then on to A&M.  He will certainly be missed.  My condolences go to Gaye, the rest of his family, and his friends.

 

 

 


11/22/23 10:01 AM #3    

Charlotte Cole (Wilson)

You are right, Phil.  I have known Charley since the first grade.  When we were Travis Wildcats, for some unknown reason our teachers seated us in alphabetical order.  Well, I sat between Charley Caldwell and Jimmy Coody.  I'm surprised that I didn't pick the FBI as a career choice because I was constantly trying to figure out which one stole my pencil eraser (which turned in to a joy as my mother told me to just "kill them  with joy"!) We became great friends during our 12 yeras together, but lost touch after we graduated.  At our 50th reunion, though, our friendship was rekindled and he and Gaye offered to volunteer at Mt. High, the camp that Mike and I coordinated for adults with brain injury up in Red River, NM.  He helped Mike on the kitchen team cooking for 250 people for 4 days and Gaye was a counselor for one of our most challenging campers since she had had experience with Special Ed students.  They were volunteers in 2013, 14, and 15.  Everyone was so sad when health issues caused him to not return because apparantly his "one liners" kept the guys energiezed during their long days in the small, hot kitchen.  I felt very blessed that God renewed our friendship after so many years and Gaye became an instant friend.  He picked a jewel and I told him so. All I can say, is "Charley, we all miss you at Mountain High.  Thanks for never changing since the first grade!"


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