James David Caudill

James “David” Caudill, 77, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. He was born September 28, 1941 in Surry County to the late James Robert Caudill and Leona Gregory Caudill. David was retired from the United States Coast Guard where he served as a Chief Warrant Officer CWO3, he also served in the United States Navy, where he served on a submarine and he was a Vietnam Veteran. He had many great accomplishments in his life, he received a Bachelor of Science from Thomas Edison College in New York, he was a Communications Instructor at Governor’s Island in New York, he was a Ham Radio Operator Extra for over 50 years (call sign “WA4AIW”), he was a talented artist, and he was a published author of poetry and two books “Basin Cove” & “Yadkin River Run”. He is survived by his wife Sandra Serry Caudill, daughter Lisa Ann Caudill (Jason Laws); grandchildren, Lena Letterman, Gena Laws, David Laws; sisters Mary Ann Wagoner (Monroe), Janis Nicks (Larry); nieces and nephews Matthew, Christal, James, Charlene, Allison, Sarah, Heike, and Brian. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date, in the spring, at the Salisbury National Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Mtn. Valley Hospice and a special thanks to “David’s” Ham Radio Family. The family would like to share one of “David’s” poems titled “The Remaining Ride”, I don’t think, we have much choice, at all of what, we will become. The sad fact is, we will never know till all is said and done. We’re brought, screaming, and kicking into this life of joy, and sadness serenity and strife. We live out our lives in a master plan this genetic blueprint that is every man. And yes, somewhere, along the way we must finally, decide. It’s best, to go along, peacefully and enjoy, the remaining ride… Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneralservice.com. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Caudill family.