Leroy Caldwell

Funeral services for Leroy E Caldwell, 82 of Vidalia,LA will be held at Vidalia United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11AM with Rev. Truman Stagg officiating. Interment will follow at Natchez City Cemtery, Natchez, MS, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home. Leroy E Caldwell was born on Thursday, March 12, 1931 in Gilbert, LA. and passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Natchez Regional Medical Center. Leroy graduated from Olla-Standard High School in 1948. He then graduated from Northwestern State University in 1951 with a B.S. degree in Business Management and Accounting. He met the love of his life in Vidalia, LA and married Lula Mae Moncrief in Feb. 1952. They were happily married for 61 years. They had three sons which made up their beautiful marriage relationship. Leroy was a mild mannered man who always put others first. He was a remarkable husband and father. He was loved by all. Leroy proudly served his Country in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He retired with International Paper and was business manager for 13 years with the Concordia Parish School System. He was preceeded in death by: His parents- Emanuel and Ruth Caldwell Son-Bill Caldwell 4 Brothers-Murray Caldwell, Buford Caldwell, J. D. Caldwell and W.L. Caldwell Sister-Velma Childers Survivors include: Wife of 61 years- Lula Mae Caldwell of Vidalia, LA 2 Sons- Gary Caldwell and his wife Mary Ruth of Vidalia, LA Joseph Caldwell and his wife Linda of Bossier City, LA 2 Grandsons-Russell Caldwell and his wife Ami of Vidalia, LA Chase Caldwell and his wife Brittney of Waco, TX Granddaughter- Kristen Caldwell of Vidalia, LA 2 Great Granddaughters-Emerson Claire Caldwell and Lexie Michelle Caldwell 3 Half-sisters- JoAnn Gray, Carrie Huddleston and Juanita Brown Half-brother- Tommy Caldwell 2 Sister-in-laws- Louise Emerson and Brenda Temple Brother-in-law- Ray Moncrief and his wife Linda Special Family Friend-Stephanie Burnette Numerous nieces and nephews Pallbearers will be Russell Caldwell, Chase Caldwell, Ricky Moncrief, Randy Moncrief, Gene Thompson and J.C. Roberson Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Chauvin, Greg Young, John Dayton, Jack McLemore, Bill Torrey , Joe Swoveland Sr. and Art Verdell A special thanks to Dr. Barry Tillman and his Staff, Natchez Regional Second Floor South, Camelot Leisure Living and Anna Laura and Camellia Hospice. The family will receive friends at from 10:00 AM til 11:00 AM, Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at the church.

Leroy Caldwell

March 12, 1931 - November 17, 2013