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Obituary For James Edward "Ed" Caldwell
Funeral service for James Caldwell, 80, of Opelika, AL, will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Bethel No.1 Missionary Baptist Church, 2324 Double Hill Road, Opelika, AL, 36801 with Military Honors in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Reverend Sharrod Coleman, Pastor, Reverend Gary L. Dixon, Eulogist.
Mr. Caldwell, who passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at his home in Opelika, Alabama, was born December 12, 1945, in Macon County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Friday, September 11, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:-00 p.m.
Mr. Caldwell will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his wife of fifty-seven years, Doris Faye Caldwell of Opelika, AL; a daughter, Cindy Renee Caldwell of Opelika, AL; a son, Christopher Edward Caldwell of Opelika, AL; a sister, Glenda Carter Blackman of Buffalo, NY; a brother, Theodore Carter of Marion, VA; a host of other family members, friends and acquaintances.
The family of the late Mr. James Edward Caldwell acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you.
The funeral service for James Caldwell will be streamed live. Please use the following link to attend virtually: https://player.video.wowza.com/hosted/s3dcbxp2/player.html
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Add A CondolenceI remember Deacon James Caldwell as a dedicated servant as the Treasurer, for many years at the Bowen East District Association of the Alabama State Baptist Northeast District. May comfort and peace be with his family.
I was saddened to hear of Edward's passing. Doris, Cindy, and Christopher, please accept my sincere condolences. It has been quite a while since I have seen him, but I have never forgotten him as one of the kindest people that I have ever known. May he sleep easy in Heaven.
Our Deepest Condolences to the Caldwell Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
My deepest condolences to the family. Mae Doris Melton & Family
My condolences to Mr. Ed's beloved family and loved ones. I have known him since I was a little girl. He was a good friend of my daddy (Ralph E. Heard), as they both worked at Uniroyal. I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
I will never forget the pleasantness of your smile and laughter , may OUR GOD STRENGTHEN AND BLESS YOUR FAMILY
It goes without saying about how we loved Ed. He and Jasper were brothers. Our love and condolences are with you all. The kids and I are just a phone call away.
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