in Marshall, Michigan. Jacob was born in Calhoun, Alabama to his parent’s Arthur (Maine) Caldwell and Nancy Seawright. Also in Calhoun, Alabama where Emelda (Kennedy) Caldwell
preceded him in death and of this union were born nine children.
Henry Jacob had two brothers, Willie (Goodson) Caldwell and Leamon (Day) Caldwell who also preceded him in death along with his son Henry J. Caldwell Jr. who preceded him on January
18, 2012.
Henry Jacob was employed by Hayes Albion Corporation where his job entail lineman in machinist for 37 years where he retired from but never stopped working; he volunteered his time cutting the church lawn and maintaining his own where he took great joy and pride in his garden.
Henry was a fan of Country and Gospel music; he always had a kind word of encouragement to
give to anyone who ask, Henry enjoyed spending time with his good friend Joe McGee, we the family appreciates you as well.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife Joy Caldwell of twenty-seven years with family of five daughters, Anna (John Klein) of Cleveland, OH, Joe Anna (Blair McLain) of Kalamazoo, Leona (Lonnie Watts) of Youngstown, OH, Eva May Caldwell of Albion,
Nancy Emelda Caldwell of Albion, natural sons, Steven (Olivia) Caldwell of Battle Creek,
Wayne Caldwell of Albion and Melvin Caldwell of Cleveland, OH.
Henry Jacob Caldwell Sr. was a second father to many, he also leaves to cherish his memory
nieces, Ethel, Cassandra, Sonia, Tiffany and nephews, Ernest, Micah, Arthur, Alonzo;
thirty-five grandchildren; seventy-five great-grandchildren who love their grandfather
and will miss him dearly ……….; two sisters-in-laws Ida (Kennedy) Edmondson of Albion,
Nellie (Hayes) Caldwell of Calhoun County, AL and a host of beloved family members
and dear friends to cherish his memory Charles Langston, Terry & Jerry Langston, Randy & Ronnie Langston and Gregory Langston.
Funeral Service will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 12:00PM at the J. Kevin Tidd
Funeral Home, 811Finley Drive, Albion, Michigan 49224 with family hour starting at
11:00am prior to the service with Pastor Blair McLain officiating. Burial will take place
at Riverside Cemetery.
To leave online messages of condolence, please visit www.kevintiddfuneralhome.com
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