William Kinley Caldwell Sr., 1926-2024

William (Bill) “Paw Paw” Kinley Caldwell, 97, passed away January 19, 2024 at his home in Vicksburg. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jesse Eleanor, his parents Wilda & Roy Caldwell, and stepfather Okey Norman.

Bill is survived by his sons Bill Jr., (Andre’), Steve (Jill), & Rick (Harley), grandchildren: Bill, III (Casey), David, Blake, Justin, Steven, Holley, Jesse Jourdan (Madison) Richie (Melissa), John Halpin (Laura Marie) & Kinley Newman (Taylor), great grandchildren, Olivia, William IV, Zach, Stella, Steven III, Scarlett, Jourdan, Jack, Hank, Harley & Rosey.

A master sergeant for the 37th Infantry of the US Army, Bill answered the call to serve his country in the Korean War. Upon graduating with a degree in civil engineering from Michigan State University, he joined the Corps of Engineers. Throughout his 33-year career with the Corps, the Caldwell family enjoyed living in Oahu, Hawaii, and Wilmington North Carolina before settling in Vicksburg.

Bill could often be found at Vicksburg Country Club playing the game that he loved with family and friends. In addition to golf, Bill’s greatest joy was spending time with family, especially at Christmas, always getting pictures for his cherished photo albums. May all of our days be like Paw’s, including golf, exercise, one beer, precious time with family and remember to say your prayers.

Pallbearers: Bill Caldwell III, David Caldwell, Blake Caldwell, Justin Caldwell, Steven Caldwell Jr, Richie Caldwell, John Halpin Caldwell and Taylor Newman. Honorary Pallbearers: Richard Marcus, Dennis East & Jimmy Kelly.

The family would like to thank Enhabit Hospice for their compassionate care.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation Tuesday, January 23 at Vicksburg CC, 127 Country Club Drive, from 9:00-11:00, Funeral service starting at 11:00, Interment to follow at City of Vicksburg Cedar Hill Cemetery.