Brother Ron Caldwell, age 70, of Smyrna, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 19, 2016. A native of Murfreesboro, TN, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 34 years, Mailene Johnson Caldwell; mother, Gladys Helen Robinson Johnson; father, Edward Kelly Caldwell; father-in-law, Fred Johnson; and step-father, Lytle Johnson.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ. Brother Tony Holt and Brother Eddy Arnold will officiate. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens with military honors.

Brother Ron is survived by his son, Chad Caldwell and his wife Ashley of Smyrna; daughter, Jessica Caldwell Hiles of Smyrna; brother, Larry Caldwell of Pontiac, MI; sister, Vickie Spray of Murfreesboro; grandchildren, Hayden, Hadley, and Jay; brother-in-law, Dennis Johnson Sr. and his wife Janet of Smyrna; mother-in-law, Edna Johnson Farmer of Smyrna; special friend, Vallie Reed of Smyrna; loving canine friend, Magic; along with several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Brother Ron served as the preacher of Old Jefferson Church of Christ and had held the position since 1979. He was a 1964 graduate of Murfreesboro Central School and was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Brother Ron was employed and retired after 40 years from Cumming Sign. He was also a proud employee of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and had worked there since 2007. Brother Ron was known for being an avid fan of Vanderbilt sports and he also cheered for Smyrna High School Basketball. For many years he coached Chad and countless other boys in baseball. His pride and joy was with his family, especially his grandchildren, who he loved and cherished with all his heart.  He will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends.

Dennis Johnson Sr, Dennis Johnson Jr, Jordan Johnson, Murray Kaiser, Jimmy Reed, Bill Leckie, Grant Faulkenberry and Ronnie Pugh will serve as pallbearers. Jason Spray, Greg Spray and the staff of Woodfin Funeral Chapels will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorials in memory of Brother Ron can be made to the Susan G. Komen Central Tennessee at 4009 Hillsboro Pike Suite 209 Nashville, TN 37215.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Highland Heights Church of Christ.