Obituaries

Home Going Celebration for Ronald Dwayne Caldwell

Obituary

Mr. Ronald Dwayne Caldwell was born on January 17, 1962, in
Bryan, Texas to Charles Smith and Mildred Caldwell. The Lord
decided that at the designated date and time, Ronald’s work on this
earth was finished, and he could take his rest. Ronald peacefully made
his transition from earth to glory on December 30, 2023.
He attended school in the BISD and received his degree from Gary
Job Corp with specialty in Journeyman work.
Ronald accepted Christ at a n early age under the leadership of Rev.
W.W. Ford at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he was
baptized. Later in his life he united with True Vine Baptist Church
under the leadership of the late Rev. Morris Williams. He worked in
the church, sung in the church choir and was elevated to preach God’s
word. He was ordained as a preacher on January 18, 1998, at True
Vine Baptist Church by the late Rev. Morris Williams.
Ron, as he was called, was a loving husband to his wife, Janis Caldwell
and a dedicated father to his 4 children. Ron was a very kind-hearted
person and had such an infectious smile and laughter. He loved
watching Westerns, playing dominoes and took great pride in his
outfits, topped off with a hat. You could often find Ron chatting and
laughing with his brother, Frederick or many of his cousins.
Ron is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Emmitt and
Alice Caldwell, paternal grandparents, Rev. Scottie and Lela Smith,
his father, Charles Smith, and granddaughter, Nikkianna Caldwell.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his wife, Janis Caldwell;
2 daughters, LaKethia Caldwell and Sarah Caldwell of Lafayette,
LA; 2 sons, Johnathan Caldwell (Lakia) of College Station, Avery
Caldwell of Bryan; one brother, Frederick Charles Caldwell (Trudy)
of Bryan; one sister, Angela Abney of Oklahoma City, OK; loving
parents, Mildred Houston and stepfather, Shadrack Houston; 5
grandchildren, Jabari Caldwell, Nikkianna Caldwell (deceased),
Sar’Reyon Caldwell, Kholbee Caldwell all of Lafayette, LA and
Johnathan Caldwell, Jr. of College Station; 4 aunts, including special
devoted Ain’ne (as Ron called her) Elnora Caldwell of Bryan, Oweda
Walker of Beaumont, Ella Chatham (Waymon) of Bryan, and Ada
Smith of San Antonio; 3 uncles, Charlie Caldwell, (Earlene) of
Hearne, Rev. Troy Smith (Wanda) of Austin, and Rev. Elmer Smith
(Sharon) of Bryan; 4 nieces, bonus kids and grandkids; his ride-or-die
cousins, Dexter Caldwell, Chad Caldwell, Lester Caldwell and Ira
Chestnut; and a host of other cousins and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Peaceful Rest Baptist Church
1508 Congo Street
Bryan, Texas 77803

Visitation Services: Friday, January 5, 2024 from 11:00AM until 6:30PM at Daniel & Son Funeral Home located at 401 W 18th Street, Bryan, Texas, 77803