Gerald (Jerry) Caudill  Nov. 9, 1934 - Feb. 18, 2003

Gerald (Jerry) Caudill, EM10
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There is no way for us to express the appreciation and admiration we have for Jerry, he was a special friend to us all, and a dedicated public servant.  Jerry was a consummate professional who quickly earned the respect of all, and when he spoke it was with deserved authority.  In this world there are very few people of his caliber, and he is sorely missed.

Gerald Caudill

Gerald E. Caudill, 68, of Catlettsburg, Ky., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2003.

Mr. Caudill was born Nov. 9, 1934, in River, Ky., a son of the late Samuel E. and Lorena Gambill Caudill.

An Army veteran, he was retired from Jeffrey Manufacturing and Goodman Conveyor with 42 years of service. He was a member of Ironville Enterprise Baptist Church, where he was a trustee, and of Rush Masonic Lodge #715, Rush Order of the Eastern Star, Scottish Rite and El Hasa Shrine.

He was external communications coordinator for the Ashland Boyd County Catlettsburg office of emergency management. A member of the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), Big Sandy Amateur Radio Association and River Cities Amateur Radio Association, he held the highest class of amateur radio license, which is Extra Class.

Through the River Cities Amateur Radio Association, he was also a Volunteer Examiner for the Federal Communications Commission for Amateur Radio, and was a certified emergency communicator with ARRL.

He is survived by his wife, Christene Preston Caudill; a half brother, William Donald Caudill of Cincinnati, Ohio; two nieces, Melissa Hardy and Andrea Brooks Heekin; a great-niece, Maegan Brooks Hardy; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2003, at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Jack Salyers and the Rev. James Kelly Caudill. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Mausoleum.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home, where there will be a Masonic service by Rush Lodge #715 at 7:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY. 41101.