Elmer Junior Caldwell

“Faithful Servant of God” Waynesville, NC – Elmer Junior Caldwell, age 85 passed away on August 27, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born in Haywood County to the late Arvil and Iola Rhodarmer Caldwell. He was a lifelong resident of Haywood County. He retired from Dayco following 40 years of service. His joy was preaching and teaching the word of God. He also enjoyed his cattle, farming and gathering with his friends at local restaurants. He was a wonderful Father, Papaw, and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his parents, Elmer was preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Ruth A. Caldwell; daughter, Kathy Owens; granddaughter, Heidi Caldwell; brothers, Harold, Donald, and Eddie Caldwell; and sister, Phyllis Shuler. Elmer is survived by one daughter, Patricia Campbell and husband, Jack; son, Pastor Mark Caldwell and wife Lynn; son-in-law, Tommy Owens; Whitley Wilson, whom he has raised; grandchildren, Angela Campbell-Clontz, Shannon and Shawn Owens, Faith and Cameron Caldwell; eight great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 4 to 6 pm at Garrett Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 6 PM with Pastor Bobby Rogers and Pastor Jerry Nelson officiating. Military burial services will be held at 10 am on Thursday at Garrett Hillcrest Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Teddy Rose, Thomas Ward, David Ward, Shufford Mills, Jack Campbell, Cameron Caldwell, Dean Clontz and Tommy Owens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Pastors of Haywood County. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dellwood Baptist Church at 115 Hall Drive, Waynesville, NC 28785. The family would like to offer a word of thanks to the caring staff and nurses at the Haywood Lodge and Retirement. Obituary and online registry may be viewed at www.garrettfuneralsandcremations.com or www.themountaineer.com ~