James Alva Caldwell, age 89 of Crown City, passed away Saturday morning August 10, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington West Virginia. He was born September 27, 1929 to the late Oyer and Julia Williams Caldwell. He was also preceded by a son, Jimmy Dale Caldwell, Brother, Mervin Dale Caldwell, and a granddaughter, Missy Martin.

James Alva leaves behind a loving wife, Wanda Beaver Caldwell of Crown City, 4 children, Edna Wells of Gallipolis, Johnny Caldwell of Gallipolis, Brenda Caldwell of Crown City and Jerry (Linda) Caldwell of Crown City, 9 grandchildren; Angie (Carey) Adkins, Cindy Hollis, Jamie Dale Caldwell, Jessi Caldwell, Rick (Bernice) Wells, Johnny Dale Caldwell, Mandi Harold, Tyler (Jonna) Burgess and Dawn Caldwell. 20 great grandchildren, including Kaylee, Bentley and Jovie that loved their "Pappy" so much and 13 great great grandchildren.

He retired from Crown City Coal Mining, and was an avid farmer his whole life. James Alva was an honest "hard working" man that always had a smile and loved his family dearly. He always said, "If you want to succeed in life you have to work for it," and that is exactly what he did.

Funeral Services for James Alva Caldwell will be 1:00 PM. Wednesday August 14, 2019 at the Waugh- Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends and family may call at the funeral home on Tuesday August 13, 2019 from 6-8 PM.

Pallbearers will be Rick, Johnny Dale, Tyler, Brett, Brent and Carey

An online guest registry is available at waugh-halley-wood.com