Billy Joe Caldwell Obituary
We bid farewell to Billy Joe Caldwell (Gruetli Laager, Tennessee), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 3, 2025 at the age of 83. Billy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Caldwell and Frankie Smith Caldwell of Gruetli-Laager, TN. He is survived by: his siblings, Lee (Christine), Roy (Martha), Dean (Rachel), Bradford, Randy, Larry Caldwell, Rachel Self (Shag), Kathy Brown and Brenda Self; his pets, Brenda Self, Kathy Brown and Rachel Self (Shag); his granddaughter Lindsey Caldwell; his wife Glinda Criswell Caldwell; his children, Lamar (Linda), Billy Joe, Jr. (Tina), Anthony (Dominique), Michael (Terri), Tommy (Desirea), Sherwyn Caldwell, Melinda McCaig (Bobby), Tammy Andrews (Terry) and Kimberly Wilson (Ryan); and his brother Johnny Caldwell. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Layne Funeral Home, Inc. (32871 TN-108, Gruetli-Laager, TN 37365). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at the Burkett's Chapel Cemetery.
