"Mr JB would come into my gas station to fill up. I loved helping him as it gave me time to converse and listen. He was my favorite customer and I enjoyed each visit. Am so very sorry to hear of his passing, my condolences to family and friends. "
In loving memory of
J. B. Caldwell
August 25, 1925 - August 27, 2020
J. B. Caldwell, 95, of Mocksville, died Thursday, August 27, 2020, at SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin in Yadkinville.
He was born August 25, 1925, in Milam County, TX to the late George Bartus and Ollie Louise Moro Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Caldwell was very creative and had a great knack for woodworking. For 14 years, he and his wife had volunteered with Meals on Wheels. He enjoyed helping his daughter tend to the horses, making sure their feed and hay were correct. Mr. Caldwell was a member of the V.F.W. and the Masonic Lodge.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mary Lou Bailey Caldwell; two sisters; and three brothers.
Survivors include daughters, Donna Elaine Moore (David) of Mocksville, and Lauren Cindy Caldwell, of Gainesville, Fla.; sister, Erma Cox of Baytown, TX; grandchildren, Wendy Moore and David Moore (Carol); and great-grandsons, Ethan and Jonas Moore.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 1, at Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Greg McEwen officiating. Military honors will follow graveside service. At the request of the family, please be mindful of social distancing and wear face covering. The family invites friends to come by Lambert Funeral Home, Monday, August 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be considered for Bear Creek Baptist Church, 492 Bear Creek Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028, Memo: Cemetery Fund.
Online condolences: www.lambertfuneralhomenc.com
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"Uncle JB was a joyful and sweet man. Always smiling, he made you feel so special. Grateful for his service to our country and for his faith in God & love of family. "
"My uncle, Whom I loved very much. It\'s sad to see the family you grew up with all pass away, but the bright side of this story is we\'ll be together in Heaven one day. It was fun having you as my uncle when I was a boy, but meant even more to me as we grew to be friends. Tell the family \"hi\" for me and enjoy The Reunion!"
"Though he was my mom\'s uncle, I always called him Uncle JB. I have such fond memories and will always remember the funny stories he told."
"?Uncle? J.B. has been a part of my life since I was around 4 or 5 years old. He was a true mensch: Yiddish for an upright, honorable man who is someone to admire and emulate. He will always live on in my heart."