Herbert Caldwell

Herbert Windham Caldwell, age 96, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Concord Cemetery, in Gates, TN, at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Tommy Shackleford officiating.

Mr. Herbert was born in New Albany, MS on November 12, 1928, to the late George M. Caldwell and the late Lillian Pearl Phillips Caldwell. He was a member of the Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, TN and retired after 20+ years of employment as a tailor for Levi Strauss. Mr. Herbert never met a stranger; he loved people and was always outgoing and busy. He was also a workaholic and was known to have a memory like an iron trap. After all these years, his ability to recall details of years ago astonished everyone.

Mr. Herbert is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Martha Lee Caldwell of Brownsville, TN; two daughters, Shelia Kay Shackleford (Tommy) and Pamela Moore (Bill) all of Byhalia, MS; He leaves a legacy of four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He also leaves behind many, many friends to cherish his memory.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bill Caldwell; and two sisters, Thelma Wells and Zelma Hellums.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Allen Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 5533 Hwy 79 N., Brownsville, TN 38012.  All arrangements and services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.