Mr. Lelan “Red” Caldwell, 77, of Thorntown, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at his residence in Thorntown, Indiana. He was born in Elizaville, Indiana, on April 19, 1939, a son of the late Earl Caldwell and Lena Marie (Roberts) Caldwell. 

A lifelong resident of Boone County, Red was a 1958 graduate of Thorntown High School. 

In July 1959, he was married to Virginia (Daniels) Caldwell. She survives.

Red spent his career working for Hankins Food Market in Thorntown. After he graduated, he became the meat cutter and continued working for them until his retirement in 2004. 

He was a devoted husband and father, and grandfather. Red enjoyed fishing, reading and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. 

Private Funeral Services were held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at Myers and Hunt Mortuary, 116 West Plum Street, Thorntown, Indiana.
Interment took place at Bethel Cemetery in rural Boone County. 

Survivors: 
Wife: 
Virginia Caldwell – Thorntown, Indiana

Children: 
Tim Caldwell and wife, Roberta
Tina Clanton and husband, Craig
Tom Caldwell and wife, Angie
Tracy VanHook and husband, Jeff 

Ten Grandchildren:
Brandon Foxworthy 
Grace Foxworthy
Austin Foxworthy
Justin Foxworthy
Holly Foxworthy
Ben Foxworthy
Cameron Clanton
Carlie Clanton
Jesse VanHook
Kylie VanHook

One Great Granddaughter: 
Eveylne Foxworthy

Sisters: 
Joan Moffitt
Carolyn Coffman and husband, Harry

One Niece and several Nephews 

Deceased: In addition to his parents, Red was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Robert Moffitt. 


In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in his honor to the American Heart Association, 6500 Technology Center Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46077