of Conway, AR
October 8, 2015
James W. ''Jim'' Caudle, 71, of Conway died Thursday, October 8, 2015. He was born in Hope, Arkansas, the son of the late Terrell M. Caudle, and the late Sam Huckabee and Dortha Faye Huckabee.
He attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, earning a B.S.A. in Agronomy. Mr. Caudle was employed by the U.S.D.A./Natural Resource Conservation Service from 1968 to 2008. He continued consulting with the agency until present. Jim was a member of First United Methodist Church in Conway, where he served faithfully on numerous ministries.
He leaves his beloved wife Zettie Hays Caudle; his son, Jeff Caudle and his wife Kim of Conway; and a daughter, Angela Caudle de Freitas and husband Andre of Conway. He adored his five grandchildren, Neely and Daisy Jane Caudle and Aden, Alec, and Aryn de Freitas all of Conway, who brought special joy to his life. Jim leaves two sisters, Linda Honea of Little Rock, and Mary Lou (Mike) Downs of Hope. He also leaves behind a special cousin, Peggy Butler, and numerous other family and friends.
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church of Conway. A memorial service is 2 pm. Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in the Sanctuary at First United Methodist Church, with Reverend Michael Roberts and Reverend Lynn Kilbourne officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church of Conway's Permanent Endowment Fund, 1610 Prince Street, Conway, Arkansas, 72034, of Conway Cancer Foundation, 2605 College Avenue, Conway, Arkansas, 72034.
Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway.
So sorry to hear of Jims passing. He and I were Pledge Brothers at Alpha Gamma Rho during our time at UofA. He was a good man and he will be missed by all.
Jim personified the Golden Rule in life. He had a welcoming attitude that we all should attain. Zettie and he exhibited the capacity to love and be loved. His family has my sympathy is this loss. The gain will come when you see his spirit revealed within each of you. My dad died some years ago, yet I see his influence in his grandchildren to this day! Thank God for people like him.
Jim Caudle was a great friend to us at FSA. We worked together on many issues - and the most memorable, I guess, would be the wetland appeals. We learned together going through the process.
all of us will miss Jim - he talked so much about his family that we feel as though we know you too. All of you are in our prayers.
Linda Newkirk
Arkansas FSA SED
What a great man in our work. He was always helpful.
I sincerely enjoyed working with Jim for several years and will miss him. He was always such a pleasant person to work with and to enjoy as a friend. I will miss Jim.
Zettie, have been thinking about you for days. So sorry to hear about Jim. Prayers for you and your children.
Zettie & Family. We were so sad to hear about Jim. I worked with him for several years & thought of him as a good friend. He will be missed. You and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Our condolences to Zettie and all the family on your loss. Jim had the kind of welcoming heart that made us eager for the family to grow as we got to know him and all of you. He will be dearly missed.
Dear Friends... It is with great sadness that Jim has left this life but I know he has moved on to his place in eternal peace with the Lord. Jim was one of the good guys, always a good smile, a chuckle now and then, a true professional and friend. You could always count on Jim to help you accomplish what you needed done. He had a great career with SCS/NRCS. Our USDA family will miss him. Love and prayers to the family. Bob
Zettie and Family, please accept our condolence. Jim was such a great man and a wonderful HS Classmate.
Zettie and Family, please accept our condolence. Jim was such a great man and a wonderful HS Classmate.
I remember "Jim Bill" as a child as Mary Lou and Linda's bill brother. He was always so kind to us even though we were in sure pesky. He grew into a fine Godly man and I was so fortunate to see him when Sam was in the hospital. He is no longer suffering. And is now having a joyous reunion with his parents and relatives. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Denise Vines
So sorry for your loss I know he will be greatly missed
Zettie, Jeff, Angela:
So sorry to hear about Jim. We have so many fond memories of your family and have shared many laughs. Jim was a man of strong character and one of the most even keeled men I have ever met, what a life lived!
Please know the entire Joubert Family expresses our deepest condolences, Jim will be missed.
I worked with Jim for many years with NRCS. Jim was always one of our most knowledgeable fellow workers who shared his expertise and other assistance in a very helpful and timely manner. He was a genuinely good person and will be missed by all who knew him. My wife Kathy and I pray that God will comfort each one of Jim's many family members during this difficult time.
I have known Jim for many years. He was a great guy that was always ready to help and was well respected. Always enjoyed visiting with him about his family because he would light up with pride and obvious love. Zettie and family, may your memories of Jim be happy, vivid and everlasting.
Jim's constant desire to be helpful while having unlimited patience was always appreciated.
He certainly was a man we should want to emulate.
His gentle nature, smile, and warm welcome will always be with me.
God's strength and blessings to his family.
Jim was one of the nicest people I worked with at NCRS. I am so sorry for the loss to his family.
Jim was a very dear friend to me and I will miss his words of wisdom and kindness. I have told Jim many times, but I want his family to know as well. He has been a blessing in my life.
Jim was a great man and one of the most respected persons in our agency. He will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Your in GOD's open arms now. May God bless your family.
We were so sad to hear of Jim's passing. I worked will Jim for many year's for SCS and NRCS and them the ACES program. You and your family will be in our prayers. Jim will be missed so much!
I began working with Jim in 1975 while he was District Conservationist in DeQueen AR. He was scholar and provided training at Area Meetings. A great friend.
I was so sorry to hear about Jim. I always respected his knowledge and his way of sharing it with a wonderful smile. I wish all his loved ones peace.
Caudle Family, I have only known Mr. Jim for a couple of years but every time we would meet, he always had a greeting and a smile. These words will not heal your pain, but I ask my Lord to give you the strength to overcome. May you find peace in all your cherished memories of Mr. Jim's love for you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Jim was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by so many... You are all in my thoughts and my prayers for peace of mind quick healing heartache...
God Bless you all,
Tish
Jim was a great man and a pleasure to work with. Our thoughts and prayers go to his family. May God bless and comfort you. - Marshall Field Service Center and Buffalo Conservation District
It was with a heavy heart I heard of Jim's failing health & now his passing. It is with a joyful heart I picture him face-to-face with our Lord. May God have mercy.
Zettie & Family,
So sorry about your great loss. Jim will be missed by all who knew & loved him.
You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Bob & Kay Bush
My condolences to Zettie and family. Jim was a very good man. I worked with him over 17 years at NRCS. He will be greatly missed. Love and prayers for all of you.
Zettie, Angela and Jeff. My heart breaks for you today. Jim was one of the finest men I have ever known. Take comfort in his love for you all.