Rickey A. Caldwell was born in 1952 to Dave Caldwell and Beatrice McLaurin Caldwell. A man of strength and steadfast spirit, he was called home on February 19, 2026. He carried within him the integrity of a Marine, the patience of a fisherman, and the warmth of a man who never met a stranger. Whether he was on his boat casting a line or knocking down pins on the bowling lane, Rickey brought a competitive fire and a love of life to everything he did.

Rickey proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps, where he was stationed in Barstow, California. Upon returning home, Rickey dedicated himself to public service, joining the High Point Police Department as an officer. He later went on to build a career with the United States Postal Service, where he was an active member of Local 305, before retiring from a life of service to his community.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Jean Caldwell Adams, Roberta Caldwell Garvin, and Carolyn McKeever; and three brothers, Preston Caldwell, David Caldwell, and Daniel Caldwell.

He is survived by two sons and one daughter, Rickey Caldwell Jr., Kenesha Caldwell, and Marcus White; two grandchildren, Audrey White and Logan White; three sisters, Edith (Michael) Fulton of Sanford, NC, Jacqueline Caldwell Cobb, and Demetrice Sturdivant McCoy of High Point, NC; two brothers, John D. (Marion) Caldwell of Springfield, MA, and Michael (Panissa) Caldwell of Advance, NC; and a host of loving nieces, nephews and friends.

On Friday, March 6, 2026,at 12:00 noon,  the funeral service will take place at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Drive  Winston-Salem, NC 27101. The visitation will begin at 11:00 AM. Rickey will be laid to rest with military honors at Salisbury National Cemetery at 2:30 PM.