Raymond Lee Caldwell, 81 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his son, Reid's home.

Raymond was born June 11, 1940 in Leeton, Missouri the son of E. E. Caldwell and Norma Irma (Elmore) Caldwell.  He graduated from Leeton High School and graduated CMSU with a degree in Industrial Arts.  He taught math at Deepwater for a time.  Raymond was united in marriage to Linda Kay Fowler on April 5, 1968 in Butler, Missouri.  He continued his teaching career at Ft. Osage, Adrian and later, Leeton.  Following his teaching, Raymond farmed and drove a truck.  He loved hunting, especially wild turkey and quail.  He was active in wildlife conservation of wild turkeys.  Raymond was also a huge history buff, notably the Civil War and W.W. II.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Linda; two sons: Clint Caldwell of Windsor, MO and Reid Caldwell (Kelly) of Chilhowee, MO; brother: Joseph Caldwell (Linda) of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren:  Ashleah Clear (Michael) of Chilhowee, MO; Austin Midkiff (Kloee) of Marshall, MO; Joshua Midkiff of Warrensburg, MO; Abigail Hirschberg (Camiel) of Berlin, Germany; Lukas Midkiff, Caedon Caldwell and Gunnarr Caldwell, all of Chilhowee, MO;  four great grandchildren: Nova Rayn Cardente, Zandon Lane Clear, Hazel Audrene Midkiff and Alberta Lucile Midkiff.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 ^th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Graveside Service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12 ^th at Providence Cemetery, near Chilhowee, with Pastor John Phillips officiating.

Memorial Contributions may be left to the Providence Cemetery Association, in care of the chapel.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net