Rufus William Caldwell Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rufus William Caldwell Sr. (Tupelo, Mississippi), born in Columbus, Mississippi, who passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Albert Percy Caldwell and Mary Josephine Bland Caldwell; his wife Lee Pryor Caldwell; his sons, Rudy Caldwell, Jr. (Jala) of Tupelo and Frank Caldwell (Sarah); his grandchildren, Jackson Caldwell (Alicia Elliott) of Mobile, AL and Ansley Caldwell of Tupelo; and his siblings, Shirley Seals, Margery Grammer of Conroe, TX., Albert Caldwell, Richard Caldwell and Robert Caldwell.

Memorials may be made to Palmer Home for Children, 800 Baldwyn Road S., Lake Cormorant, MS 38641; the Salvation Army or to a charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Holland Funeral Directors

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Jan 22

Visitation

Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo
5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801

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Jan 22

Celebration of life

Sadie Holland Memorial Chapel-Holland Funeral Directors
5281 Cliff Gookin Blvd, Tupelo, MS 38801

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Jan 22

Graveside service

Friendship Cemetery-Columbus Columbus
4th St S, Columbus, MS 39701

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