Allen Dean Caldwell, Sr., “Sundrop”, 72

Allen Dean Caldwell, Sr., “Sundrop”, 72, of Forest City, went to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2013. 

A native of Rowan County, he was born on September 11, 1940. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Alexander and Lilly Ethel Morris Caldwell; a brother, Bobby Jack Caldwell; one grandson, Robert Allen Shea.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 45 years, Doris Campbell Caldwell; one son, Allen Dean Caldwell, Jr., and wife Amy of Forest City; three daughters, Nancy Juanita Caldwell of Forest City, Rose Caldwell Lee and husband Frank and Rita Ann Caldwell of Spindale; honorary son and daughters, Tom and Cathy Kozlowski; ten grandchildren; 2 honorary grandsons and seven great-grandchildren,

Allen spent many years working with Spindale Mills where he retired after becoming disabled in 1998. He was of the Baptist faith and a firm and faithful believer in our Lord Jesus Christ. A loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, he adored all “HIS” kids. He treated everybody the same, no matter what. He never met a stranger and called everybody darling. He opened his heart and home to anyone in need. 

Funeral services were held at A.C. McKinney Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Thurston Green and Rev. Ted Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. 

McKinney-Landreth & Carroll Funeral and Cremation Service is serving the Caldwell family.