John E. Caudill, 88, of Mansfield, Ohio, formerly of Lawrence and Carter County, died January 9, 1999 at his home. Mr. Caudill was born Jan, 22, 1911, in Lawrence County, a son of the late Will and Laura Barker Caudill. He was also preceded in death by a son, Ulyssus Ray Caudill. He was retired from General Motors as a press operator and a former employee of General Refactories. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church and a World War II veteran who served with the U.S. Navy. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Mary Mandy Hay Caudill; a daughter Virginia Caudill; four sons, Dewey Lee Caudill Sr., Billy Joe Caudill, Robert Dale Caudill and John Arlon Caudill, A sister Marie McNeely; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, a great grand child and two step-great-grandchildren.
Submitted by: Sherry Lowe