Wayne Caldwell

Wayne Caldwell, age 82, of LaFollette, born April 9, 1943, passed peacefully at home on March 13, 2026, with his loving wife by his side.

Wayne cherished the outdoors, finding joy in fishing, four-wheeling, and hunting. He especially treasured quiet conversations with family and friends, gatherings that reflected his warm and sociable nature.

He was preceded in death by his daughters, Connie Hamblin and Joan Caldwell; his parents, Jake and Princess Caldwell; his brothers, Claude, Verlon, Dallas, Haze, Danny, and Lloyd Caldwell; and his sisters, Bertie Smith and Victory Caldwell.

He is survived by his wife, Esther Ayers Caldwell; daughters Kerrie Dykes and her husband Darrell, and Jessie Collins; son Donald Caldwell and his wife Jewell; stepsons Robert Muse and his wife Julie, Michael Muse and his wife Angie, Jason Muse and his wife Jennifer, and Stephen Muse and his wife Samantha; grandchildren Ashley, Jake, Chelsie and her husband Nick, Isaac, Aaron, Clarissa and her husband Tyler, Chasity, Josh, Austin, Skyler, Joseph, McKayla, Alyssa, Elizabeth, and Nathan; and great-grandchildren Brayden, Aubree, Cayden, Anthony “Red”, Aurora, Avery, and Aiden. He leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends who will miss him dearly.