D.H. “Stan” Caldwell

D.H. ìStanî Caldwell, 91, of Hendersonville passed away June 19, 2015.

Stan was born February 22, 1924 in Gaston County to the late Fred Osborn Caldwell and Hettie Mae Setzer Caldwell. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Breta Barnes Caldwell; brothers, Howard, Elgin, Paul and Benny Caldwell; sister, Louise Caldwell; sons, Scott Caldwell and David Caldwell; son-in-law, Larry Pace; grandson, Larry Dean Pace, Jr.; and granddaughters, Julie Pace, Meagan Caldwell and Chelsea Caldwell Bishop.

A World War II veteran, Stan served in the Army from 1943-1946 and received the American Theater Service Medal, EAME Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the World War II Victory Medal. He went to San Diego State University on the GI Bill and graduated with a Bachelorís degree in Political Science. He was a manufacturing sales representative for many years. After retiring he authored several fictional books.

Stan is survived by his daughters, Reisa Caldwell Pace and Bonnie Caldwell Standley; son, Todd Caldwell; brother, Joe Caldwell and wife, Margaret; sisters-in-law, Doris Caldwell and Jean Caldwell; son-in-law, Kenneth Standley; and grandchildren, Adam Standley, Zachary Standley, Joel Bostic, Emmely Standley Bostic, Justin Pace, Kimberly Pace, Lauren Caldwell and Lindsay Caldwell.

A memorial service will be held at 1 PM Thursday, June 25, 2015 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. The Reverend Charles B. Evans will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mainstay, 133 Fifth Ave. West, Hendersonville, NC 28792, or to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.