William Brian Caldwell

William “Brian” Caldwell, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 due to declining health and possible injuries from an ATV accident.

Brian was a retired machinist from Meritor, INC in Morristown, TN. On September 15, 2013 while attending Hardcore Disciples Bike Church in Morristown, TN, Brian accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior.

Brian loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle but especially loved riding to the beach with his friends. He loved all football but was an avid UT Vols fan and was estatic with their current season. We are sure he is still saying “Go Vols”
Brian was a fun-loving person with a bright smile, big personality and very caring and giving heart. His motto was “I’m not here for a long time, but for a good time” which turned out to be true. Gone to soon but forever in our hearts.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Caldwell; birth mother, Mildred Mathews; the person he considered to be his mother, Mary Simpson; special uncle, Wayne Larkins; as well as numerous other family and friends.

Brian is survived by his loving sister, Lisa Crawford and her husband Tim, niece, Heather Viers (Nick) and their three girls whom Brian was crazy about. Nephew, Travis Crawford; son, Brent Caldwell; half-sister, Hope Watts and family. Special friends, Doug Helton and Briggs; pet pig (baby), Sally; in addition to numerous upon numerous of friends.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 -8:00 PM on Friday, October 28 at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home. The family has stated those wishing to attend services for Brian to wear UT or Harley Davidson attire if you like since he loved them so much. A funeral service will be held at 8:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29 at Morning Star Cemetery. For those wanting to participate there will be a Harley ride to the cemetery. Anyone going to cemetery are asked to be at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Saturday. 

Pallbearers will be Doug Helton, Joe Brown, Jack Falin, David Crawford, Daniel Wilder, and Troy Buckridge. Briggs will serve as an honorary pallbearer.