Gary Caldwell

Dr. Gary Blaine Caldwell, 79, an anesthesiologist with Anesthesiologists Associated until his retirement in 2000, passed away July 27, 2017. He was a respected and beloved doctor in Chattanooga for thirty years. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi on April 10, 1938 to the late Richard Gladen Caldwell and Mary Louise Jenkins Caldwell.

Faith was a very important aspect of Dr. Caldwell’s life. His faith in Jesus Christ was reflected in the care and compassion he exhibited towards his family, friends, co-workers and patients. He was a faithful member of Rivermont Presbyterian Church.

He graduated from Flora High School in Flora, Mississippi in 1956. He was also a graduate of Millsaps College and the University of Mississippi Medical School in Jackson, Mississippi, where he received his M.D. degree in 1965. Dr. Caldwell served his internship and anesthesiology residency at Erlanger Hospital from 1965-1968. He served two years at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Quantico, Virginia holding the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

In 1970, Dr. Caldwell and his family returned to Chattanooga where he joined Anesthesiologists Associated. One of Dr. Caldwell’s greatest pleasures was being with his family and friends. They enjoyed many happy times together, especially the summer vacations spent in Destin, Florida. In addition, Dr. Caldwell’s interests and hobbies included photography, model railroading, sailing, cruising, aviation and astronomy.

He was a member of the Barnard Astronomical Society and received the Lewellen Evans Award in 2008 for outstanding achievement in astronomy and dedicated service to the society. Dr. Caldwell also built a Glasair experimental airplane which was his pride and joy. He was a member of the Privateer Yacht Club, the Experimental Aircraft Association and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Caldwell was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Richard Dale Caldwell of Safety Harbor, Florida.

He is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Helen Farr Caldwell; daughter, Lori Caldwell Fisher of Calhoun, Georgia; two sons, Jeff (Julianne) Caldwell of Arrington, Tennessee and Brant (Jennifer) Caldwell of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee; sister, Rosemary Caldwell White of Jackson, Mississippi; brother, Steven James Caldwell of Flora, Mississippi; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to express thanks to his many doctors and nurses for their years of loving and compassionate care.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 31, 2017 from 4 pm to 7 pm at Rivermont Presbyterian Church, 3319 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415.

Memorial contributions may be given to Rivermont Presbyterian Church, Hospice of Chattanooga or to your favorite charity.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 1 pm at Rivermont Presbyterian Church with Rev. Jennie Barber officiating.

A committal service will be held on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 2:30 pm at Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.