of Benton, AR

May 19, 1920 - September 20, 2019

Headlee C. Caldwell, 99, of Benton passed away Friday, September 20, 2019. He was born May 19, 1920 in Griffithville, Arkansas to the late Bratton and Audie Caldwell. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Caldwell; son, Dwight Caldwell, Sr.; and grandson, Greg Philamlee.

Headlee was a member of Holland Chapel Baptist Church. He was a great gardener and was known for sharing his fruits and vegetables with his friends and family, and could often be seen walking or going for a morning swim to stay in shape. In his earlier years he was part of C.C.C. Camp where he earned his high school diploma. Headlee and his wife, Wilma, were very active members in the Eastern Star. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason.

Survivors include his daughter, Betty Philamlee (Jim); daughter-in-law, Norma Caldwell; grandchildren, Jimmy Philamlee (Joyce), Dwight Caldwell (Angie), and Monica Irving (Jeff); great-grandchildren, Abigail Irving, Ellie Irving, Jack Irving, Sam Irving, Rhett Caldwell, Jake Caldwell, Whitney Philamlee, Amy Flores (Michael), Emily Philamlee, and Tage Philamlee; granddaughter-in-law, Tammy Philamlee; great-great-granddaughter, Layla Flores; and a host of other family and friends.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 23, 2019 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (306 S. Main St. Benton, AR) with Bro. Carl Higgs officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Jimmy Philamlee, Dwight Caldwell, Jeff Irving, Michael Flores, Rhett Caldwell, and Jake Caldwell.

A time of visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., an hour prior to the service, in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home.

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