Johnnie Reed Caldwell, age 61, resident of 1407 Congress Street, former resident of 304 Somerset Drive Kings Mountain, NC. went to be with the Lord on October 27, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House.    He was born in Gaston Co, NC to the late John Henry Caldwell.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane Baity Caldwell.  He was retired from the Postal Service after 35 years and retired Assistant Fire Chief from Kings Mountain Volunteer Fire Department after 34 years.  He was a member of Oak View Baptist Church where he was a former choir member, member of the Fairview Masonic Lodge, #339, and a private pilot.  Mr. Caldwell was an instructor for the American Red Cross, a NC certified EMT, and an EMT for the Kings Mountain Rescue Squad.  During his career as a volunteer firefighter, Mr. Caldwell was a member and involved in many associations including, International Association of Arson Investigators of NC; NC State certified fire investigator; NC Association of Fire Chiefs; NC Fireman’s Association; Western NC Association of Firefighters.  In addition to these associations, he was also a CCC Fire Instructor I and II; Cleveland County Hazmat team for 20 years; CC Arson Strike team; and the NCIAAI.  He held a Computer Science Technology Degree.  The family would like to thank the “Special Angels” of the Kings Mountain Hospice House for their loving care. 

SURVIVORS: Wife of 5 years: Debra Robinson Caldwell, Gastonia, NC

Mother: Mildred “Mick” Childers Caldwell, Kings Mtn. NC

Son: Johnnie “John Boy” Reed Caldwell, II, and wife Kim, Kings Mtn. NC

Step-sons: Bill Eddie Parker, II and wife Beth, Kings Mtn. NC

Timmy Adair, Dallas, NC

Step-daughters: Kimberly Parker Hanline, Kings Mtn. NC and Melissa George and husband Greg, Charlotte, NC

Brother: David C. Caldwell and wife Teresa, Kings Mtn. NC

Grandchildren: Noah and Emma

8 Step-Grandchildren: Kristen, McKenzie, Brandi, Stephen, Clair, William, Sarah, and Christopher

 and 2 Step-Great Grandchildren: Peyton and Jakson

Special Baby: “Mickey”

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Oak View Baptist Church, Wednesday, October 30, 2013

   3:00 P.M.   Rev. D. Carey Caldwell, II and Rev. Richard Gaddis, officiating.

VISITATION: 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Tuesday evening, October 29, 2013 at Harris Funeral Home, Kings Mountain, North Carolina other times at the home of the son, 304 Somerset Drive Kings Mtn. NC. 

INTERMENT WITH FULL FIREMAN’S HONORS: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings Mountain, North Carolina

           MEMORIALS:  Hospice of Cleveland County, Kings Mountain Hospice House, 951

            Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, NC 28150

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NC