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Johnnie Caldwel

July 19, 2022
Kalamazoo, MI

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CALDWELL, JOHNNIE LEE Kalamazoo, MI Mr. Johnnie "John" Lee Caldwell, 94, is being celebrated as a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, educator and mentor. The longtime Kalamazoo resident and past director of the Douglass Community Association passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, after a long bout with cancer. Family members were at his side. To the community, he may be remembered as a man who oversaw the academic lives of hundreds of area young people at four Kalamazoo area schools during the 1960s, 70s and 80s, and ultimately as principal of Kalamazoo Central High School. To his family and friends, he was known as a dependable, resourceful and determined soul who was always available to help and provide great advice A Visitation will be held Thursday, July 28, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with a Fraternal Ceremony from Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and following with a Masonic Ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. at the: Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church, 806 W. North Street in Kalamazoo. Family and friends may attend a visitation at 11:00 a.m. with Funeral services starting at 11:30 on Friday, July 29, 2022, The Rev. Millard F. Southern III, officiating at Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church. Interment will follow at Mount Ever Rest Memorial Park, 1717 N. Drake Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests sending contributions to: Kairos Dwelling, 2945 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 or The Gospel Mission, 448 N. Burdick Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. You may view the full obituary at: www.harperfuneral.com