William Mark Caldwell

William Mark Caldwell (Mark) 62 years young, of Lakeland, FL, passed away on February 5th, 2023, at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle.

He was born in Ohio to Edith J. Smith (King) on September 13, 1960. He had a long career as a semi driver. He had a sense of humor that would keep anyone laughing.

He is predeceased in death by his mother Edith J. Smith, brother Greg Caldwell, and grandson Dallas Draughn

He is survived by his wife of 38 years Kathy Caldwell, Children (Christopher Caldwell (Cindy Caldwell), Nicole Spells (Harvey spells), Dreama Draughn, and Elizabeth Caldwell), Grandchild (Amanda Draughn, Dustin Draughn, Megan Parker (Austin Parker), Marcus Apple, Chantel Spells, Hailey Caldwell, Tori Caldwell), 5 Great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and other family members and friends that love him dearly and will miss him greatly.

There are many he considered his children, grandchild, brothers, sisters, or nieces and nephews he also loved dearly not listed above. He was one to make anyone feel like they were his family. It was one of his greatest qualities.

His family will hold a celebration of life for him February 19, 2023, in Lakeland, FL.

God's Garden

God looked around his garden, and found an empty place.

He then looked down upon the earth,

And saw your tired face.

He put his arms around you,

And lifted you to rest;

God's garden must be beautiful-He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering,

He knew you were in pain;

He knew you would never get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

And hills were hard to climb

So, he closed your weary eyelids, and whispered,

"Peace be thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you didn't go alone,

For a part of us went with you,

The day God called you home.