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Thomas D. Caldwell, 59

February 11, 2023

Thomas D. “Tom” Caldwell, 59, of Oxford, was discovered February 11, 2023, after an intensive search and rescue effort executed by his family, friends, and community over a 3-week period. Tom was born and raised in Lancaster, where he would raise his own children, Keith, and Keri. He was the son of Mildred (Caldwell) Thomas, and the late Thomas C. Caldwell, and husband of Ashley Hitchcock, until her unfortunate passing last year.

Tom was a man of simple pleasures. He could frequently be found tinkering around the garage fixing cars and spending time with his family. He had an admiration for muscle cars, Harley Davidson motorcycles, semis and drag racing. He was known for dirt track racing at Susquehanna Speedway in his youth. Traveling throughout the South became a pastime Tom enjoyed with his mother in recent years.

He is survived by his mother Mildred; children, Keith Caldwell, husband of Kaity of Millersville, Keri Caldwell, wife of Jess of Seaford, DE, and T. J. Caldwell; a granddaughter, Shelbi; and his sister, Melanie, wife of Pete Adams of Quarryville, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his father, a sister, Kathy Hammond, and nephew, Tyler Jones.

Friends and family are invited to a memorial service honoring Tom on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory, 2421 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street, PA. A visitation will be held from 10 AM – 12 PM, with the service beginning at 12 PM. Interment to follow at Little Britain Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

The family would like to thank everyone who dedicated their time and efforts to returning Tom to them during this difficult period.

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Condolences to the Family

March 04, 2023

So sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all .
Carol cole

March 03, 2023

To The Caldwell Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Tom was a great neighbor and friend. He (and all the Caldwell family) always treated me, and my family with the utmost respect and love. He will be missed by everyone. May the Great memories you have of him, help ease your pain. Please know me, and my family are here for you if you need anything. All my love Jeanie Lechner, Beth and Carlos Martinez and the boys. 
 

March 03, 2023

Never met you. Wish I had. You had to be cool because your kid Keri is so cool. Race in Peace.
Scott Bennett

March 03, 2023

Rest in peace Tommy😢
The Mahan Family

February 26, 2023

My condolences to all the family, we are sorry for Tom’s passing. Just know you will be in prayers, and thoughts. May God comfort all in this difficult time.
Love and God Bless,
Abby, Heather, and Jason. 

February 24, 2023

Thoughts and Prayers for your family. We are sorry for your loss.
Clarence & Elaine Van Hart

February 24, 2023

I am so sorry for your Loss and my prayers and deepest sympathy go out to Melanie and the whole family may God bless you’s and always be with you’s sending all my Love and prayers.
Cheryl George

February 23, 2023

Tom u were a true friend and I will miss the sound of ur van and I’d say toms here… Many rides we took this passed summer when u were greiving over Ashley and I’m proud to say that u were my friend and also sad because there was only one Tom Caldwell… Thanks for all the knowledge and laughs
Lee Hurley

February 20, 2023

am sorry to hear about this.  I went to elementary school with him.  I saw him in Florida several years back. I’m sorry his family.  Praying for you. Xo 
Sandara L Brown

February 20, 2023

So sorry for your loss.
Mike and Traci Wilhelm

February 20, 2023

We are so very sorry for your loss. We offer our deepest sympathies to Keri, and the whole Caldwell family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Your all in our Hearts and Prayer’s. What a beautiful obituary. Tom, and the whole Caldwell family,  always treated us good. Big Chet, Keri, Tom, and the entire Caldwell family were awesome friends and neighbors. All our Love, Jeanie Lechner and family. 

February 20, 2023

We are praying for healing and peace for your family 🙏🙏❤️❤️
Scott and Beth Osborne

February 19, 2023

Very sorry for your loss condolences to his children and family. Rest in peace Tom. 
 
Lisa & Joe May

February 19, 2023

Very sorry to here this prayers go out to his family!
-Kevin Bare

February 19, 2023

So sorry for your loss
 You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
-Janie Richardson Repass

February 18, 2023

Rest in peace now 
-Jim Arnold

February 18, 2023

I am truly very sorry for the families loss. I hope peace can be found and the memories made live on forever. 
-Amber Constantino

February 18, 2023

My thoughts,  prayers n love are with the family! I’m so sorry for your loss!
 
– Audrey Orr-Sensenig

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Saturday, March 04, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder III Funeral Home & Crematory
2421 Willow Street Pike
Willow Street, PA 17584
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