Alvin Caldwell

Funeral service for Mr. Alvin Caldwell, 99, of Gilmer will be held 11:00 A.M, Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Oak Hill Baptist Church with Bro. Dickey Mauk and Bro. Stevie Caldwell officiating, interment to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday, November 2, 2018 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Croley Funeral Home in Gilmer. Mr. Caldwell passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, in Longview.

Alvin was born on April 28, 1919, in Gilmer, Texas to the late Charlie and Rebecca (Young) Caldwell. He married Lawrence Caldwell on November 3, 1939, in Gilmer. He was a lifetime resident of Gilmer and a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Alvin was also a proud veteran in the United States Army, serving in WWII.

Mr. Caldwell is survived by his daughter, Linda O’Hara; two grandchildren; Jamie Jones and husband, Robert, Renae James and husband, Danny; special friend, Patricia Joslin; great grandchildren, Camie Jones, Mindy Dominguez and husband, Chris, Rayne Jones, Ashley Baker and husband, Luke. Jessika Keith and husband, Kody, Adam James and wife Amber; great great grandchildren, Kealin Dunn, Kinzy Jones, Konly Davis, Korrigan Davis, Mia Dominguez, Emma Crissy, Logan Baker, Easton Baker, Kenlee Keith, Paisley Keith, Bentlee James, and Harper James.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lawrence Caldwell; parents; son-in-law, Benny O’Hara; numerous brothers and sisters and great grandchild, Megan James.

Pallbearers for his service will be Brent Swanner, Robert Jones, Danny James, Luke Baker, Kody Keith, Adam James and Chris Dominguez.

Family requests donations may be made to Texas Home Health and Hospice, 2904 N 4th St., Suite #102/103, Longview, Texas 75605.