Edward “Pumpkin” O’Keith Caldwell, 63, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Friday, February 9, 2018. He was born on December 22, 1954 in Fremont to Anna Mae Jones Smith and Edward Gomez. He was raised by his adoptive parents Carter and Charlotte Caldwell.
Pumpkin worked for the Fremont Company for many years. He enjoyed working on cars, going to the races, driving race cars and going to flea markets with his friend Danny Castillo.
Pumpkin is survived by his daughter, Missi (Ricky) McDonald; mother, Anna Mae Smith; granddaughter, JaKara Bradley; siblings, LaTanya Edwards, Charlene Jones, all of Fremont, OH, Eddie Jones, Jr., Orlando, FL; step children, Eric Gase of Florida, Marc Gase, Fremont, OH, Kim Gase, Sandusky, OH, Krissy Haynes and Scott Overmyer both of Fremont, OH; former wife, Patricia Caldwell; aunts, Joan Harris and Lucille Nadine and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; his adoptive parents, Carter and Charlotte Caldwell; grandparents, Lucille Caldwell, Cleveland and Nancy Branch and brother, Norse Jones.
Visitation: Saturday, February 17, 2017, from 10:00 am to Noon at Rivers of Living Water Ministries, 604 Howland St, Fremont, OH. Service will begin at Noon at the church with Pastor C.J. Burel officiating.
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steve klisz
February 13, 2018 at 12:30 amsorry for your loss.i’ve known him for over 40 years.he was a good friend.
Missi McDonald
February 13, 2018 at 1:45 amThank u. My dad was loved by alot of people
John Miller
February 13, 2018 at 1:30 amKnew Ed from our days at Croghan Elementary and plus he was one of Eastside gang. Always liked him and I pray that our Lord sends comfort to each of his loved ones during this time of missing your beloved Pumpkin.
John Miller
Warsaw IN
Missi McDonald
February 13, 2018 at 1:45 amI love you daddy. Idk why you had to leave me man
Wili Carter
February 13, 2018 at 3:23 amMy deepest sympathy to the family.Praying that you find peace and comfort during this time.
Charles Crawford Jr. (Chuck)
February 13, 2018 at 4:55 amPraying for the family.
Tanya
February 14, 2018 at 3:24 pmDear family and friends, please accept my deepest condolences. May God’s promises found at Acts 24:15 and Psalms 37:29 bring you comfort during this difficult time.
shirley guhn
February 14, 2018 at 3:31 pmso sorry to hear about pumkins passing he was a good friend of mine and my husband he will be missed