Funeral services for Harry Caudell, 76, of Mt. Airy, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel with the Rev. Trent Smith and the Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Caudell passed away to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, after an extended illness.
Born Nov. 12, 1946, in Banks County, he was the son of the late Hoke and Addie Newsome Caudell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Theodore, Everage, Hoke Jr., and Ulysess; sisters, Bobbie Joe and Evelyn; father-in-law, LM Chastain; and brother-in-law, Doug Faulkner.
Mr. Caudell was a successful business owner of a furniture company for over 30 years. He spent numerous years with the Boy Scouts of America, active with the Order of the Arrow, and a recipient of The Silver Beaver Award. In addition, he spent years coaching youth sports in Habersham County. Mr. Caudell was a member of Hazel Creek Baptist Church. Harry's hobbies included gardening, racing cars, being an avid hunter, and playing cards. He loved to spend time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Caudell of Mt. Airy; sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Julie Caudell of Mt. Airy; and Mark and Kristy Caudell of Mt. Airy; brother, Douglas Caudell of Toccoa; sister, Catherine Boone of Atlanta; sister, Sandra Caudell of Homer; grandchildren, Ava, Thomas, Maya, Luke, and Koen; mother-in-law, Marie Chastain of Mt. Airy; and sister-in-law, Patti Faulkner of Mt. Airy.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Mr. Caudell's caregivers, April Frady and Hope Gilleland.
The family will receive friends from 5 until 8p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mr. Caudell's memory by donating Christmas gifts to families in need.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel, Demorest.