Theodore S. J. Caldwell ’43

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Ted died April 15, 2001, of complications following two open-heart surgeries. He was 80.

He prepared for Princeton at Phillips Exeter Academy and majored in chemical engineering.

Following Navy service in WWII, Ted attended Rutgers Graduate School of Banking.

He became president of J. L. Caldwell Co., Wayne Co. Land and Mineral, and Caldwell Campbell. He was the former chairman of First Huntington [W.Va.] Natl. Bank, and vice president of Dingess Rum Coal Co.

Ted was active in the Elks, American Legion, and Boy Scouts.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth; three daughters, Lynn Glendenning,, Barbara Martin, and Elizabeth D.; one son, T. J. S. Jr.; and eight grandchildren.

To the entire family, we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.

The Class of 1943

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