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Stanley "Stan" Caudle '45 June 18, 2015 3:24 PM updated: June 18, 2015 3:28 PM
Caudle - Rutledge Funeral Home obituary
206 West South Street
Lindale, TX 75771
Telephone: (903) 882-3141
Email: jeff@caudle-rutledge.com
Stanley Lee Caudle
November 13, 1922 - May 31, 2015
Stanley Lee Caudle, age 92, was the youngest of the “Caudle Boys”. Each of the boys fought in World War 2 in a different branch of service. Born on November 13, 1922 in Lindale, Texas – Died on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Stan attended Lindale schools, was co-captain of the football and basketball teams, and president of the graduating Class of 1940. During World War 2 he was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the US Marine Corp and proud member of Squadron 13-C as a Flight Instructor. The 13-C pilots, these men of The Greatest Generation, held annual reunions until 2012.
When his military career ended, Stan returned to Texas A & M University graduating in Class of 1948 (formerly Class of 1945). He was employed in the automobile insurance business until he retired in 1986.
He is pre-deceased by his parents, Freddie Lee & William Bennet Caudle; one sister, Bernice Stewart; three brothers, Billy, Cecil and Edward. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; his son Kerry and wife, Sara; daughter, Cheryl and husband, Charlie Wilson; grandson, Derrick and wife, Lindsay; granddaughter, Cydny and husband, Justin Schubert; stepsons, Martin and Mike Maxwell and their families; stepdaughter, Pat Thurston and her family and other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stan is also survived by his dear sister-in-law, Daphene Caudle. He considered his brother Ed, as his lifelong best friend and someone he admired greatly.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Lindale City Cemetery with services under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale, Texas.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of this great man.
Cemetery Details
Lindale City Cemetery
702 West South Street
Lindale, TX, 75771
206 West South Street
Lindale, TX 75771
Telephone: (903) 882-3141
Email: jeff@caudle-rutledge.com
Stanley Lee Caudle
November 13, 1922 - May 31, 2015
Stanley Lee Caudle, age 92, was the youngest of the “Caudle Boys”. Each of the boys fought in World War 2 in a different branch of service. Born on November 13, 1922 in Lindale, Texas – Died on Sunday, May 31, 2015. Stan attended Lindale schools, was co-captain of the football and basketball teams, and president of the graduating Class of 1940. During World War 2 he was commissioned a First Lieutenant in the US Marine Corp and proud member of Squadron 13-C as a Flight Instructor. The 13-C pilots, these men of The Greatest Generation, held annual reunions until 2012.
When his military career ended, Stan returned to Texas A & M University graduating in Class of 1948 (formerly Class of 1945). He was employed in the automobile insurance business until he retired in 1986.
He is pre-deceased by his parents, Freddie Lee & William Bennet Caudle; one sister, Bernice Stewart; three brothers, Billy, Cecil and Edward. He is survived by his wife, Lynn; his son Kerry and wife, Sara; daughter, Cheryl and husband, Charlie Wilson; grandson, Derrick and wife, Lindsay; granddaughter, Cydny and husband, Justin Schubert; stepsons, Martin and Mike Maxwell and their families; stepdaughter, Pat Thurston and her family and other grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stan is also survived by his dear sister-in-law, Daphene Caudle. He considered his brother Ed, as his lifelong best friend and someone he admired greatly.
Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Wednesday in the Lindale City Cemetery with services under the direction of Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Home in Lindale, Texas.
In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of this great man.
Cemetery Details
Lindale City Cemetery
702 West South Street
Lindale, TX, 75771
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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