Harry Caudell, age 76, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, after an extended illness, passed away to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.
Born on November 12, 1946, in Banks County, Georgia, 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., Ulysess; sisters, Bobbie Joe, 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, was 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; 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, Koen; mother-in-law, Marie Chastain, of Mt. Airy; and sister-in-law, Patti Faulkner, of Mt. Airy.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Mr. Caudell’s caregivers, April Frady and Hope Gilleland.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the Whitfield Funeral Home, North Chapel, with Rev. Trent Smith and Rev. Billy Burrell officiating. Interment will follow in the Hazel Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022, 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 the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700
