Obituary of EDWIN CAULDER SR.

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Saturday, August 20, 1994 

Edwin Caulder, Sr., 70, died Aug. 19, 1994. 

Mr. Caulder was born in Robeson Co., N.C., and was the widower of Anna Howell Caulder. He was an Army veteran of WWII and was retired as a lumber inspector for Union Camp Corporation. He was a member of Hunterdale Baptist Church, attended Presbyterian College and was a former member of the American Legion, Carrsville Ruritan Club, and Franklin Fire & Rescue. 

Survivors include one daughter: Emma C. Denson of Franklin; three sons: Edwin (Junior) Caulder of Tampa, Fla., Forrest Caulder of Franklin and Ben W. Caulder of Asheville, N.C.; four sisters: Annie Mae Norton of Lumberton, N.C., Evelyn Harkins of Youngsville, Penn., Virginia Brooks of Harrison, Ga., and Mattie Lou Parker of Suffolk; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Wright Funeral Home by the Rev. Howard Vinson. The burial will be at Southampton Memorial Park . The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and suggests memorial donations be made to Franklin Fire & Rescue. 
Edition: FINAL
Section: LOCAL
Page: B2

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Edwin Caulder Sr., born in Robeson County, North Carolina, and a World War II Army veteran and retired Union Camp lumber inspector, died 19 Aug 1994 in Franklin at age 70. 

Funeral services for Edwin Caulder Sr. were held 21 Aug 1994 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, with burial at Southampton Memorial Park and the Rev. Howard Vinson officiating. 

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EDWIN CAULDER SR.

Edwin Caulder, Sr., 70, died Aug. 19, 1994. 

Mr. Caulder was born in Robeson Co., N.C., and was the widower of Anna Howell Caulder. He was an Army veteran of WWII and was retired as a lumber inspector for Union Camp Corporation. He was a member of Hunterdale Baptist Church, attended Presbyterian College and was a former member of the American Legion, Carrsville Ruritan Club, and Franklin Fire & Rescue. 

Survivors include one daughter: Emma C. Denson of Franklin; three sons: Edwin (Junior) Caulder of Tampa, Fla., Forrest Caulder of Franklin and Ben W. Caulder of Asheville, N.C.; four sisters: Annie Mae Norton of Lumberton, N.C., Evelyn Harkins of Youngsville, Penn., Virginia Brooks of Harrison, Ga., and Mattie Lou Parker of Suffolk; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. 

The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Wright Funeral Home by the Rev. Howard Vinson. The burial will be at Southampton Memorial Park . The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and suggests memorial donations be made to Franklin Fire & Rescue. 

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| Name  | Value                               |
|-------|-------------------------------------|
| Name  | Edwin Caulder, Sr.                  |
| Age   | 70 years                            |
| Birth | 1924 (estimated); Robeson Co., N.C. |
| Death | 19 Aug 1994; Franklin, Virginia     |
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––– Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                    | Relationship        | Residence                 |
|-------------------------|---------------------|---------------------------|
| Edwin Caulder, Sr.      | Decedent            | Franklin, Virginia        |
| Anna Howell Caulder     | Deceased wife       | Not stated                |
| Emma C. Denson          | Daughter            | Franklin                  |
| Edwin (Junior) Caulder  | Son                 | Tampa, Florida            |
| Forrest Caulder         | Son                 | Franklin                  |
| Ben W. Caulder          | Son                 | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Annie Mae Norton        | Sister              | Lumberton, North Carolina |
| Evelyn Harkins          | Sister              | Youngsville, Pennsylvania |
| Virginia Brooks         | Sister              | Harrison, Georgia         |
| Mattie Lou Parker       | Sister              | Suffolk, Virginia         |
| Nine grandchildren      | Grandchildren       | Not stated                |
| Two great-grandchildren | Great-grandchildren | Not stated                |
| Rev. Howard Vinson      | Funeral officiant   | Not stated                |
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––– Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value               |
|----------|---------------------|
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia   |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 20 August 1994      |
| Edition  | FINAL               |
| Section  | LOCAL               |
| Page     | B2                  |
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––– Other Relevant Information –––

• Widower of Anna Howell Caulder. 
• Born in Robeson County, North Carolina. 
• Army veteran of World War II. 
• Retired lumber inspector for Union Camp Corporation. 
• Member of Hunterdale Baptist Church. 
• Attended Presbyterian College. 
• Former member of the American Legion. 
• Former member of Carrsville Ruritan Club. 
• Former member of Franklin Fire & Rescue. 

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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