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 PUBLISHED JANUARY 16, 2008

 

Charles C. Caudill, Jr.

Dec. 2, 1925 – Jan. 11, 2008

Charles C. Caudill, Jr., 82, of Knightstown, died January 11 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born Dec. 2, 1925, in Morehead, Ky., a son of the late Charles and Ida (Quesenberry) Caudill.

Mr. Caudill grew on a farm and farmed for several years. A 50-year member of Golden Rule Lodge #16 F&AM, he was known for several accomplishments within the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Caudill became a Master Mason on Nov. 3, 1954 and was past master of Golden Rule Lodge in 1965. He was a member of the Knightstown York Ride Bodies since 1955. Mr. Caudill was also Royal Arch Mason of Knightstown Chapter #33, Cryptic Council #29, Knightstown Commandery #9, Knightstown Templar. He was Past High Priest of the Knightstown chapter, Past Illustrious Master of the Cryptic Council, past Commander of the Knightstown Commandery, member of the Indiana Priory – York Rite Cross of Honor, and a member of the Commandery National Champion Drill Teams. Mr. Caudill was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Knightstown American Legion Post 152 and First Friends Church of Knightstown. He was an operating engineer for 35 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, golf and spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Connie (Williamson) Caudill of Knightstown; three daughters, Nancy (husband, Rex) Huse of Mulberry, Jane (husband, Steve) Nastoff of Brookfield, Wis., and Cynthia (husband, Aaron) Pierson of New Castle; a son, Sam Caudill of Tipp City, Ohio; 13 grandchildren, Lucas Caudill, Ben Nastoff, Sgt. Joseph (wife, Doreen) Kissick, Erin Caudill, Justin Caudill, Phillip Kissick, Rebecca Nastoff, Brice Nastoff, Mary Beth Kissick, Allison Nastoff, Taylor Huse, Max Pierson and Elijah Pierson; six great-grandchildren, James, Melissa and Darren Morgan, Jayden Kissick, Ayden Hiner and Isabella Kissick; two brothers, Isaac (wife, Richelieu) Caudill of Winchester, Ky., and Robert (wife, Susan) Caudill of Louisville, Ky.; a sister, Anna (husband, Maurice) Lewman of Knightstown; a sister-in-law, Lena Caudill of Knightstown; a brother-in-law, Jack Shore of Knightstown; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Earl and Leslie Caudill and Vernon Cox; and two sisters, Dorothy Basford and Anetia Shore.

Funeral services were January 15 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Mark Herbkersman officiating. Burial followed in Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown. Military graveside rites were conducted by Knightstown American Legion Post 152. Visitation was January 14 at the funeral home. Masonic and Order of the Eastern Star services followed visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to First Friends Church of Knightstown with envelopes available at the funeral home.

 

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