Ronald “Buddy” Caldwell (Ret), age 78 of Clarksville, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

He was born on January 16, 1940 in Waterville, Maine, to George and Louise Celina Caldwell. Buddy was retired from the United States Army. After retirement he started a career with the state of TN.

In keeping with Buddy’s wishes no services are planned.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Bessie Caldwell, daughters: Wanda Carlisle, Sandra White, Patsy (Darius) Dunem, and Judy (Arthur) Yearwood, sisters: Patricia Burgher and Carole Kline, 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Buddy’s memory to The American Cancer Society at cancer .org