J.C. Caldwell,

Sr.

Johnny Albert "J.C." Caldwell, Sr., 69, of Tuttle, died Sunday, January 17, 2021, at his home.  The son of James Albert Caldwell and Edith Hellen (Messenger) Caldwell, he was born January 30, 1951, in Lawton, Oklahoma.

J.C. married Ellen Marie Miller on February 14, 1996 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  He owned and operated a salvage yard in Tuttle for many years.  In his spare time, J.C. enjoyed racing cars, raising cattle and horses, and fixing up old cars.  His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  The meaning of the name Johnny is "God is Gracious."  He was a man of good character and was a gracious husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.  He was a true gift to everyone who knew him and will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Kenneth; one sister, Lena; two grandsons, Joshua and Dalton; and two sisters-in-law, Nancy and Linda.

J.C. is survived by his wife, Ellen; one daughter, Angela; four sons, Johnny, James, Justin, and Joey; nine grandchildren, Jenifer, Jared, Jessica, Shyann, Rhett, Aubrey, Jameson, Jacelynn, and Justin, Jr.; two great grandchildren, Jacelyn and Judge; two sisters, Gloria and Marti; two brothers, Donald and Ricky; a host of in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other loved ones and long-time friends.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Woodland Hills Baptist Church in Newcastle.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Tuttle.  Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.