Hudnell W. Caldwell, Jr., 88, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Cleveland, TN with family by his side on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born January 28, 1934 in Johnsonburg, PA, a son of the late Hudnell Sr. and Daisy Delong. On April 23, 1955 he married the “love of his life” – Shirley Dagustine who preceded him in death August 29, 2019.

Hud graduated from Johnsonburg High School with the Class of 1952. He later went on to work as a self-employed contractor throughout the Elk County Area. Throughout his years he was actively involved in his community serving on the Johnsonburg School Board, Johnsonburg Borough Council, where he also served a term as Council President, and Johnsonburg Water Authority. He was also an active member of the Johnsonburg United Methodist Church, Johnsonburg Elks Club, Wilcox Sportsmen and Wilcox Legion.

One of his passions was his membership as a Mason in the James W. Brown Lodge 675. He became a Master Mason on January 14, 1957 and went on to serve as Worshipful Master several times over the years. In 2017 he proudly received his 60 year pin for masonic service. He also was a member of Shriner’s International where he held a lifetime membership with the Zem Zem Shriners of Erie, PA.

Hud is survived by three children, Lori, Mrs. Paul Ingraham of Cleveland, TN; Hudnell Caldwell, III, and wife Denise of Scottdale, PA; and Troy Caldwell and wife Kerrianne of Pleasanton, CA; ten grandchildren, Zachary Ingraham (wife Megan), Jordan Ingraham (wife Alisha), Eric Ingraham, Sara Kaczynski (husband Michael), Samantha Dvorchak (husband Luke), Bethany Ebert (husband Brian), Hudnell Caldwell IV (wife Christina), Taylor Caldwell, Nicholas Caldwell, and Grace Caldwell; two great grandchildren, Wesley Kaczynski and Chase Dvorchak; a brother Mark Caldwell of Rantoul, IL, and two sisters, Dawn Rovnak of Fort Collins, CO, and Thyra Caldwell of Littleton, CO.

He was proceeded in death by sisters; Margie Rogers, Anna Mae Lorigan and Emma Lou Piccirillo and brother Alfred Caldwell.

Funeral services will be held at the United Methodist Church, 5 Clarion Rd, Johnsonburg, PA on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:00 am. Interment will take place at the Holy Rosary Cemetery.

Friends will be received at the Anthony F. Ferragine Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc, 401 Chestnut Street, Johnsonburg, PA on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 from 2:00 – 8:00 pm. A Masonic service will be held @ 7:45 pm.

If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the United Methodist Church – 5 Clarion Rd, Johnsonburg, PA, Shriner’s Hospital – 1645 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505 or the charity of one’s choice.