Leonard Caldwell BHS ’59 passed away yesterday (August 23, 2014) morning at this home here in Columbus, GA.  It was unexpected.  He and his wife had talked at 7:00 a.m. in the morning, discussing their plans for the day. He sent her back to bed for awhile because he said she looked tired.  When she got up a little later, she found him in his chair in the den.  He was a great guy and an avid volunteer for the Springer Opera House.    

Leonard Alvin Caldwell, Jr.
January 15, 1940 - August 23, 2014 Columbus , GA- Leonard Alvin Caldwell, Jr., 74, of Columbus passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at his residence.
A memorial celebration of the life of Leonard Alvin Caldwell, Jr., will be held on Wednesday, time between 4PM and 7 PM (1600 to1900), August 27th, 2014 in the Mill Room at Striffler-Hamby 4071 Macon Road Columbus. Please come and share your favorite memory of Leonard with all assembled.
Mr. Caldwell was born on January 15, 1940 in Fort Riley, Kansas to the late Leonard Alvin Caldwell, Sr., and Bertha Rozier Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell served his country in the United States Navy, on the U.S.S Northampton. He was retired from LithoKrome Company in 2006 after 38 years. Leonard was a very active senior citizen here in Columbus; He was a member of the Columbus Jazz Society, for 25 years, he was a very involved volunteer to his scheduled interests: Georgia Sports Council, Columbus Visitors Bureau (The Ambassadors), Springer Theater (Docent/ Usher), The National Infantry Museum (greeter and tours), he has been involved with Seniors and Law Enforcement (S.A.L.T.), helped with Security for the 1996 Olympics at the Softball venue, and attended the Civilian Law Enforcement Academy (C.L.E.A.A.). He was a patron at the RiverCenter since it opened and had season tickets from the first season The Cottonmouths Hockey team came to the Civic Center. He also was the track photographer at East Alabama Speedway, he could be found at just about any dirt or asphalt short track from Georgia to Alabama and Tenn. on to the Carolinas. That was how he spent his spare time when he was off from LithoKrome.
Those left to cherish his memories are, his loving wife of almost 27 years, Barbara Lee Caldwell, a daughter: Elizabeth Caldwell of Valley, AL, a (step)son Edward Karklis of Southern Illinois. Mr. Caldwell was the eldest of the four siblings: His sister Mary Gail Rozek (Larry) of Minnesota, one brother: Michael Caldwell of Columbus, GA, youngest sister: Debra Caldwell of Atlanta, GA. grandchildren: (eldest) Donna Michelle Rowland. Atlanta, Amanda Caldwell, Valley, Al. Leonard and Isabel Fowler (the twins), and last Edward Karklis, Jr., Cherry Grove N.J. There were also nieces and nephews, as well as grand nieces and nephews.
Please no flowers or plants. If you wish to make a donation in the name of Leonard Caldwell... his favorites were the Life Link Organ Transplant of Georgia, The National Infantry Museum, Fort Benning, The Springer State Historic Theater in Columbus, Columbus Jazz Society of Columbus/ All of which are 501c3 non- profits. Online condolences may be offered at www.shcolumbus.com or on his Facebook home page.