Farris Edward “Eddie” Caldwell, Jr., 77, a resident of Wynne, departed this life, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at the RiverRidge Rehab Center, in Wynne. He was born Feb. 13, 1949, in Wynne, the son of Farris Edward, Sr. and Cora Lee Smith Caldwell.
Eddie served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for several years and owned and operated Eddie’s Full Service Gas Station in Wynne for many years. He loved cars and enjoyed building race cars, drag racing, and showing his vehicles. A longtime member of East Baptist Church, he served for several years as Sunday School Director. Known for his strong work ethic and friendliness toward everyone he met, Eddie will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his father, Farris Caldwell, Sr.; mother, Cora Williams; one brother, Dale Williams, Sr.; and one sister, Undine Denisco.
Survivors include the mother of his children, Linda “Dyann” Caldwell of Wynne; two daughters, Carrie Fronabarger of Iowa and Jenny Caldwell of Wynne; three brothers, Ricky Caldwell of Huntsville, Texas, James Williams of Gilbert, Arizona, and Dennis Williams of Mesa, Arizona; one sister, Linda Davis of Wynne; four grandchildren, Brook Banton Winfrey, Paige Banton Archey, Brett Jones, and Tristan Jones; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.
The family will host a memorial service for Eddie at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at The Bridge Church in Wynne. Interment with military honors will be held at a later date at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye.
Cross county Funeral Service & Crematory was honored to handle the arrangements for the Caldwell family. 870-587-0565 www.crosscountycremationsandfuneralservice.com
