Charles William Caldwell
November 10, 1944 ~ November 15, 2023
Born in:
Houston, Texas
Resided in:
Bryan, Texas
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.
Born on November 10, 1944, to Robert Walker Caldwell and Eula Beth Locke, Charley 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.
Charley 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; sister, Elizabeth Kinder (Casey); daughters, Kelley McKethan (Derrick), 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.
Although his family will miss him greatly each and every day, they will always know how blessed they were and how enriched their lives were by his presence.
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Gaye, you are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time❣️ Barbara Mann
Gaye and family you’re in my thoughts and prayers. Fond memories of Charlie he gladly helped me out a few times with flats etc. Always a treat to run into you guys at Edge General Store. Love, hugs and prayers.
His willingness to help any way that he could.
He was a treasure.
Donna Presnal
Gaye, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for comfort and peace for your family. Please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Prayers for comfort and love to all!
Fond memories of Charlie at the farm growing up. Salt of the earth fella was Charlie.
David Hart
Gaye, I will always cherish the memories and fun times we had with you and Charley at golf tournaments throughout the years. Charley was so easy to know and I loved his spontaneous wit. He is another one of the good guys, gone way too soon! Hope and pray that the memories you and Charley made together throughout the years will help bring you some peace and comfort as you go on this next chapter of your life without him. Love you girl! VJ
So sorry for your loss.