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Laddie Caviness Obituary

Laddie Don (Dee) Caviness Resident of Modesto Passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at the age of 86. Dee was born in Van Buran, Arkansas on April 25, 1927 and has lived in Modesto, CA since 1998. He was predeceased by his wives, Margaret McCallister in 1996 and Claudeen Cooper in 2008, and his daugther Sheryl Barksdale in 2008. He is survived by his sons, Sherman, Deryl and Bruce, and their families, including six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one more on the way. Dee was a kind and generous man, who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Services will be Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 11:00 am at Wilson & Kratzer, 13644 San Pablo Ave., San Pablo. 510-232-4383 www.wilsonkratzer mortuaries.com

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Published by Contra Costa Times on Mar. 23, 2014.

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Katrinka Ruk

April 9, 2014

I worked with Dee at Stauffer in Richmond - he is the kindest man! I enjoyed his stopping by the office to grab a cup of coffee -- always asking about family and how we spent the weekend. A gentle "gentleman" who will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. Katrinka Ruk

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