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Charles Caudle Obituary
Charles was born on August 10th, 1936 to William Bryant and Janie Elizabeth (Baker) Caudle in Atkins, Arkansas. On April 29th, 1959 Charles married Eleonora Maria Schimon in Vienna, Austria.
Charles enjoyed watching football, his preferred team was the Denver Broncos. In his later years he took pride in caring for his family's lawn. Charles had a passion for collecting ball caps and antique clocks and he loved to tease his grandchildren.
He served in the United States Air Force for nearly 22 years. During his time in the Air force, he finished high school and attended Pikes Peak Community College for two years. Charles served from 1 June 1967 to 1 April 1968 in Vietnam. He received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service, personal courage and commitment to mission accomplishment against a hostile force.
Charles is survived by his loving wife: Eleonora Maria; his children: Michael James, Vivian Lee and her husband, Jason Jon Leavell, and Robert Mark; his grandchildren: Noah Alexander and Sophia Marie Kemper, and Riley Lindsey Caudle; his siblings: Lola Watson, Nina and Charlie Hensley and their children, Billie Harrison and her children and Jim and Pat Caudle along with their children.
He was preceded in death by his parents: William and Janie Elizabeth Caudle.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 30, 2014 at the Community Center Chapel, United States Air Force Academy with full military honors.
"Don't worry about that small stuff." – Charles V. Caudle
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July 4, 2014
Mike, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Leslie (Manitou)
Shirley Bresciani
June 27, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I always thought of him as a gentle man. Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Shirley Bresciani
Dan Thornton
June 27, 2014
Lola, so sorry to hear of your loss, from what I read here Charles had a good life surrounded by those who loved and cherished him. My sympathies to his family
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