Henry Scott "Diz" Caldwell

Henry Scott “Diz” Caldwell, who lived from January 15, 1943, to October 11, 2026, is remembered as a family-oriented traveler, accomplished cook, genealogist, and leader in satellite communications technology. His life included childhood years connected to Baghdad and Amman, a long marriage to Patricia “Trish” Wimberly, extensive professional accomplishments, and deep involvement with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

Diz was preceded in death by his parents, James Francis Caldwell and Ivel Angell Patterson Caldwell; his brother, James Patterson Caldwell; and his grandson, Evan Robert Ackerbloom.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Diz was the son of Dr. James Francis Caldwell and Ivel Patterson Caldwell.

He married Patricia “Trish” Wimberly in 1981. They lived in Melbourne Beach, Florida, and later spent summers at their second home in Todd, North Carolina. Diz was an accomplished cook known for quick wit and a playful sense of humor and he enjoyed travelling and doing extensive genealogy research into the Caldwell family roots.

Diz and Trish shared a family that included his children, Henry “Scott” Caldwell Jr. and Robin Caldwell Ackerbloom(Tom); nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. His survivors included Trish, his son Scott, his daughter Robin, his sisters Jo Frances Findlay and Beth Moore, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Scott’s children are James Caldwell; Ashley(Chris) Naulty; Kimberly(Michael) Woodard; Amber(Sonny) Holloway; Timothy(Tyaria) Caldwell; and Faith(Austin) Nelson.

Robin’s children are Tiffany Ackerbloom, Evan Ackerbloom(deceased) and Palmer Ackerbloom.

Diz graduated from the University of Alabama in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta, Tau Beta Pi, and Eta Kappa Nu.

Following his work at Harris Corporation, he pursued a career in satellite communications technology. His professional leadership and entrepreneurial roles included co-founding, founding, or holding executive positions with ADCOM, Scientific-Atlanta, and International Communications Products.

A celebration of Diz’s life is scheduled for 10am on October 20, 2026, at Florida Memorial Gardens, located at 5950 US-1 in Rockledge, Florida. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.