Howard B. Caldwell, 100, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 12, 2011) at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1911, in Antrim, son of the late Samuel A. and Arlie (Gray) Caldwell.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Marie Caldwell, on May 23, 2007; a son, Ray Caldwell, in 1946; a sister, Velma McCormick; and brother, Ralph Caldwell.
After farming in Antrim, Howard and wife, Marie, moved to Newcomerstown to operate a Standard Oil Distributorship, later he became and independent insurance agent for Grange Mutual Insurance, and his wife, Marie worked side by side in the partnership.
He was a longtime active member of Presbyterian churches in Antrim, Newcomerstown and Unity of Cambridge, while holding various positions and attended Center United Methodist Church for a number of years with his wife, Marie. He was a former chaplain and master for the Ohio State Grange, active in the Grange both on the local and state level, having been inducted into the Ohio State Grange Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Lone Star Masonic Lodge in Newcomerstown. While in Newcomerstown, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce, including past president.
His fondest memories were spending time with family and friends. Howard and his wife, Marie celebrated 75 years of marriage.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1911, in Antrim, son of the late Samuel A. and Arlie (Gray) Caldwell.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Marie Caldwell, on May 23, 2007; a son, Ray Caldwell, in 1946; a sister, Velma McCormick; and brother, Ralph Caldwell.
After farming in Antrim, Howard and wife, Marie, moved to Newcomerstown to operate a Standard Oil Distributorship, later he became and independent insurance agent for Grange Mutual Insurance, and his wife, Marie worked side by side in the partnership.
He was a longtime active member of Presbyterian churches in Antrim, Newcomerstown and Unity of Cambridge, while holding various positions and attended Center United Methodist Church for a number of years with his wife, Marie. He was a former chaplain and master for the Ohio State Grange, active in the Grange both on the local and state level, having been inducted into the Ohio State Grange Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Lone Star Masonic Lodge in Newcomerstown. While in Newcomerstown, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce, including past president.
His fondest memories were spending time with family and friends. Howard and his wife, Marie celebrated 75 years of marriage.
Howard B. Caldwell, 100, of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday (Oct. 12, 2011) at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1911, in Antrim, son of the late Samuel A. and Arlie (Gray) Caldwell.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Marie Caldwell, on May 23, 2007; a son, Ray Caldwell, in 1946; a sister, Velma McCormick; and brother, Ralph Caldwell.
After farming in Antrim, Howard and wife, Marie, moved to Newcomerstown to operate a Standard Oil Distributorship, later he became and independent insurance agent for Grange Mutual Insurance, and his wife, Marie worked side by side in the partnership.
He was a longtime active member of Presbyterian churches in Antrim, Newcomerstown and Unity of Cambridge, while holding various positions and attended Center United Methodist Church for a number of years with his wife, Marie. He was a former chaplain and master for the Ohio State Grange, active in the Grange both on the local and state level, having been inducted into the Ohio State Grange Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Lone Star Masonic Lodge in Newcomerstown. While in Newcomerstown, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce, including past president.
His fondest memories were spending time with family and friends. Howard and his wife, Marie celebrated 75 years of marriage.
He was born on Feb. 8, 1911, in Antrim, son of the late Samuel A. and Arlie (Gray) Caldwell.
Also preceding him in death was his wife, Marie Caldwell, on May 23, 2007; a son, Ray Caldwell, in 1946; a sister, Velma McCormick; and brother, Ralph Caldwell.
After farming in Antrim, Howard and wife, Marie, moved to Newcomerstown to operate a Standard Oil Distributorship, later he became and independent insurance agent for Grange Mutual Insurance, and his wife, Marie worked side by side in the partnership.
He was a longtime active member of Presbyterian churches in Antrim, Newcomerstown and Unity of Cambridge, while holding various positions and attended Center United Methodist Church for a number of years with his wife, Marie. He was a former chaplain and master for the Ohio State Grange, active in the Grange both on the local and state level, having been inducted into the Ohio State Grange Hall of Fame.
He was a member of the Lone Star Masonic Lodge in Newcomerstown. While in Newcomerstown, he was active in the Chamber of Commerce, including past president.
His fondest memories were spending time with family and friends. Howard and his wife, Marie celebrated 75 years of marriage.
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