Reverend William Andrew Caldwell, Jr.
08/09/1950 – 05/03/2022
Obituary for Reverend William Andrew Caldwell, Jr.
Clinton Pastor Transitions
The Reverend William Andrew Caldwell, Jr., Pastor of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, on Jarnigan Street, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the University of Tennessee Medical Hospital. He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on August 9, 1950, to the union of William Andrew and Glenora Morgan Caldwell. He was one of eleven children who were members of this family; five survive him. Rev. Caldwell came to the Clinton area to participate in a training program, met Henrietta Griffin and remained here. He was later employed at Modine Manufacturing Company for a number of years, rising to a union representative. He became a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, during the pastorate of the late O.W. Willis, Sr. While a layman, he sang with the Mt. Sinai Male Chorus; was a member of the Finance Committee and a member of the Deacon ministry. He was called into the Christian ministry and was licensed and ordained at Mt. Sinai. Following the death of Rev. O.W. Willis, Sr., he became Pastor of Mt. Sinai, in 1997. To better equip himself for ministry, he enrolled at the Harrison-Chilhowee School for ministers. He later became a participant in the joint program to train hospital chaplains between the University of Tennessee Medical Hospital and the Knoxville Interdenominational Bible Institute. “Rev.” was active in the Knoxville District Baptist Association, serving as a Vice- Moderator and on active member of the Laymen’s Department; the Tennessee Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention, Inc; and the National Baptist Convention, U.S.A., Inc. He looked forward to travelling to and participating in the Ministers’ Division of both. He was a member of Gadson Chapel Lodge #33, PHF&AM, Claxton.
Believing that “every pastor needs a pastor” he united with the Canaan Baptist Church and continued to look upon Dr. Harold Middlebrook as his pastor.
He made his transition on Tuesday on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the U.T. Medical Center. His memory will be cherished by his wife of 50 years: Henrietta; two sons, David and Will (Ashley) III; grand-children: Jordan and Makenzey; sisters: Willie Eva Carter, Mattie Smith and Marion Presley; brothers: James (Jeanette) Caldwell and Emmanuel “Jack” Finley; and a host of sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, others relatives and friends. He will especially be remembered by the members of Mt. Sinai Church for his 25 years of service. The remains will lie in state at Mt. Sinai on Friday, May 13, 2022, from 1-7 p.m., with funeral services on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at first Baptist Church (Clinton). The family will receive friends from 11-12 with the service commencing at 12 noon, with Reverend Ernest Scruggs, officiating, and Dr. Harold Middlebrook, as Eulogist, assisted by other ministers.
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Receiving of Friends
Saturday, May 14, 2022
11-12pm
First Baptist Church (Clinton)
225 N Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
Funeral Service
Saturday, May 14, 2022
12pm
First Baptist Church (Clinton)
225 N Main St, Clinton, TN 37716
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Will, I was sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I can’t wait to sing in that heavenly choir one day with him. I will be remembering you and the family in my prayers.
Sorry for your love one we
Know where he is. Rejoice ing with God
Praying for the First Caldwell and family and Church family.
Rev. Rose Clark
My deepest and sincerest Condolences to the Caldwell family and Mount Sinai his Church family. I am praying for you to have
peace and strength at this time. I am truly sorry to hear of Pastor William A. Caldwell JR’s Homegoing. He was a friend who has
left a wonderful Legacy behind. God has called him Home and now may his Beautiful Memories be a Blessing to you Sister
Henrietta, the Children and Church.
Pastor John T. and Althea Yancy
Rev. Caldwell was such a caring n compassionate Servant of God. He will be sorely missed! God be praised for His faithfulness to His servant. Praying for his beloved wife, sons, family n many friends.
Praying for the Caldwell family, Henrietta, David and Will . Pastor Caldwell will certain be missed he was such a fine man always enjoyed talking to him and hear him laugh. May God be with you all during this time.
Joe and Thelma Baxter.
To the family of our beloved humble servant Pastor Caldwell
13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
In pray for the family during this time,
Love, Anthony & Paula
Praying for the Caldwell family, Henrietta, David and Will . Pastor Caldwell will certain be missed he was such a fine man always enjoyed talking to him and hear him laugh. May God be with you all during this time.
Joe and Thelma Baxter.
The Howard Class of 1968 are saddened to hear about the transition of our classmate William. We share in your sorrow. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sending our deepest condolences to the Caldwell family as well as the Mount Sinai church family. Pastor Caldwell was a true servant of God and his faith was undeniable. Harold and I ( Susan) will miss his smile, preaching, your singing voice, as well as your words of encouragement. Rest In Heaven my friend.
Harold Tate Jr. & Susan Tate
He was a regular staple at New Friendship for as long as I can remember. I will miss both his preaching and larger than life personality. RIP
Goodbye ole friend, until we meet again!
I shall miss your infectious laugh!
Family,my heart goes out to you’ll,,so sorry for your lost.God Bless
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