William “Billy” Irvine Caldwell Jr.

September 5, 1944 - November 28, 2021

William “Billy” Irvine Caldwell Jr., 77, of Conneaut, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 at the Ashtabula County Nursing Home. He was born September 5, 1944 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania the son of the late William Irvine and Dorotha (Watson) Caldwell Sr. and graduated from North Western High School. On August 7, 1970 he married Alvira Mae Lionhart and together they shared 51 years of love and memories before her passing on October 21, 2021. Billy worked as a fuel attendant at Keystone Truck Stop where he was a dedicated worker and was appreciated by many for always helping out. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing Pinochle, riding his bicycle, and swimming. He loved cars and had a passion for working on them. His favorite car was a 1965 convertible Dodge Dart. He is survived by his daughters: Virginia Thomas of Conneaut, Ohio and Delinda Kreider of Greeneville, Tennessee; grandchildren: Ariane Palshook, Misty Dawn Stout, Bennjerman Geiger, Lindsy Crawford, Sebatian Geiger, Natasha Cummings, Tellus Andrews, and Jerimiah Wiles; great-grandchildren: Cole I. Palshook, Lance C. Kessler, Kaytlin D. Stout, HaileyChristia M. Stout, Bennjerman W. Geiger, Chris Wiles, Logan Wiles, Jake Wiles, Khale Crawford, Crystal Crawford, Karma Cummings, Kindred Cummings, Savanah Andrews, Ryan Andrews, Tellus Andrews Jr., and Haley Andrews; siblings: Ronald Caldwell, Robert Caldwell, Sheryl Caldwell Marchu, and Deborah Caldwell Price. Billy was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Alvira Mae (Lionhart) Caldwell on 10-21-2021; daughter: Carolyn Wiles on 1-13-1961; grandsons: Jason I. Brewer on 4-14-1981 and Heath Allen Meaney on 12-8-1984; his parents: William Irvine and Dorotha (Watson) Caldwell Sr; his grandparents: Reverend Milo and Ida (Dutton) Watson and Albert and Mary Kendal; siblings: Betty Caldwell, Patricia Caldwell, and Lester Charles Caldwell. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at Lake Erie Cremation and Funeral Services, 1500 Harpersfield Rd, Geneva, Ohio. www.LakeErieCrematory.com