Submitted by John R. Adams.

THE GOSPEL MESSENGER, Butler, Ga. December, 1883, Vol. 5 No. 12

Deacon John Caldwell, died of paralysis at his residence in Floyd County, Ga., May 12, 1883; aged 69 years. Brother Caldwell was born and raised in Upson County, Ga., and was baptized about the year 1830, by Elder Creed Caldwell, his uncle. As a Baptist, he was much devoted to the interest of peace, love and unanimity of his brethren, using the office of deacon well, and purchased to himself a good degree, and great boldness in the faith, obeying magistrates and those that ruled over him. Being taught by the grace of God, he lived soberly, righteously and godly in this present world. As a husband, he was cautious, kind and tender, ever willing and anxious to share with his dear companion a portion of all her sorrows and sufferings in this life. Likewise that she should be a participator with him in all the joys and comforts of the same - traveling much together, visiting Associations, Union Meetings, and their monthly meetings, giving evidence that they greatly enjoyed and realized the power and influence of the gospel of Christ. As a father, he was strict, yet tinder and kind - ever teaching, both by word and precept, good morals, industry, economy and honesty. And as a fruit of the Spirit and a seal of his inheritance, God blessed him to witness six out of nine of his beloved children baptized into the faith of the Old School Baptist Church. Then may we write: "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them."
O, may the Lord give unto the aged, afflicted and bereft sister, grace sufficient for her day and trial, and implant within her heart the sweet spirit of submission and reconciliation to every dispensation of His will. May his children follow the worthy example of their loving father, remembering that the Lord doeth all things well. Peace be upon them all.
On the 14th of May his remains were conveyed to Rocky Creek Church, where his membership was, and the writer endeavored to comfort all the children of God that mourned, from these words: "He that believeth on the Son, hath everlasting life." John 3:36 Also: "And whosoever livith and believeth in me, shall never die." John 11:26. After which he was calmly conveyed to the tomb, his widow, eight of his children, a goodly number of his brethren and sisters, and many friends, being present to witness the solemn scene. Adairsville, Ga. F. M. Casey.

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