Derril C. Caldwell, 83, of Maryville, MO, passed from this life on
Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at his home, with his family at his side.
Derril
was born on March 9, 1933, in Sheridan, MO. His parents were Maynard
Stokley and Wilma May Caldwell. He moved to Maryville after graduating
from Sheridan High School. He attended NWMSU in Maryville for 3+ years
working toward a degree in Architecture.
On June 2, 1957, in Parnell, MO, Derril was united in marriage to Frankie Lou Spoonemore. She passed away on October 4, 2005.
Derril
was a truck driver for Crouch Brothers for 25 years in Maryville. He
then worked for McLean Trucking for several years in Maryville and
Omaha, NE. He retired in 1998, after 10 years working for ABF Freight in
St. Joseph, MO. He also enjoyed umpiring for many years in the NWMO
area.
He proudly served his country in the US Army, from 1953 to 1955, stationed at Ft. Riley, KS, and Ft. Polk, LA.
Preceded
him in death were his parents, his wife, Frankie, in 2005; an infant
sister, Marcia Caldwell; brothers, Denzil, and Richard Caldwell; 2
grandsons, Steven Kyle Swalley and Derrick Charles McGuire; nephew,
Craig Caldwell; and several brother and sister in laws.
He was a
member of the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville, former member of
the Maryville Elks Club #760. He loved to play golf at Mozingo Golf Club
and Tarkio Golf Club, and bowling at Bearcat Lanes.
He is
survived by his 4 children, Deborah K. Haynes, Elkhorn, NE, Lorinda L.
Caldwell, Maryville, MO, Christie L. (Dennis VanFosson) Swalley,
Clarinda, IA, and Brian C. (Jessica) Caldwell, Houston, TX; siblings,
Doug (Paula) Caldwell, Greenfield, IA, and Donna Sheer, Hayward, WI; 8
grandchildren, Adam W. Johnson, Abigail Johnson, Alex R. Johnson, Tara
McGuire, Meggan McGuire, Jessi McGuire, Frankie Louise Caldwell, and
Brady C. Caldwell; 5 great grandchildren, Gracie Kohlleppel, Paizley
Olze, Taveyn McGuire, Melek McGuire, Hope Erickson, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday,
August 5, 2016, at the Bram-Danfelt Funeral Home, Maryville, MO. The
burial will follow at the Nodaway Memorial Gardens, Maryville. US Flag
folding and presentation at the cemetery by members of the Missouri
Military Honors Detail.
The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 PM, Thursday, August 4, 2016, at the funeral home.
Memorials
are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, or to the Oncology
Department, Mosiac Life Care, St. Joseph, MO, and may be left at the
funeral home.
For online condolences and guest book, visit www.bramfuneralhome.com
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