James Caldwell of Yeaddiss, KY., born March 3, 1954 departed this life on May 15, 2015 at his residence at Yeaddiss, KY.at the age of 61.He was born at Cinda, Ky the son of the late James Caldwell and the late Juanita Begley Caldwell. By occupation James was a retired coal miner having worked for Whitaker Coal and Blue Diamond Coal Company. Mr. James Edward Caldwell was affiliated with the Beatty Church of God In Christ Jesus Yeaddiss, Ky. & had been a lifelong resident of Leslie County. He enjoyed fishing and hunting but especially cherished his time with his children and grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents, James and Juanita Caldwell. James is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 39 years, Irene Baker Caldwell of Yeaddiss, KY. One son, Jeremiah Caldwell and wife Melissa of Yeaddiss, KY. One daughter, Heather Pennington and husband Dwayne of Smilax, KY. One brother, Larry Caldwell and wife Tina of Hyden, KY. One sister, Mollie Stidham of Hyden, KY. Five grandchildren, Austin Caldwell, J.J. Caldwell, Hannah Pennington, Jaymastin Caldwell and Payden Pennington. James is also survived by a host of other treasured relatives and friends. You may send your condolences to the family @dwaynewalkerfuneralhome.com FUNERAL SERVICE: 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 18th at Dwayne Walker Funeral Home in Hyden, KY. VISITATION: 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17th at the Funeral Home. MINISTER: Brother Larry Lewis PLACE OF INTERMENT: Baker Cemetery (Beatty)at Cutshin, KY. PALLBEARERS: Austin Caldwell, J.J. Caldwell, Jeremiah Caldwell, Larry Pennington, Dwayne Pennington and Tyler Morgan.