Mr. Hugh Dorsey Caudell

Mr. Hugh Dorsey Caudell, age 79, of Carnesville, GA, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.

Born September 23, 1941 in Banks County, he was the son of the late Dewey and Myrlene Newsome Caudell.

He was a member of Tate’s Creek Baptist Church and retired from the Milliken-Humphrey Plant in Toccoa.  Hugh proudly served in the United States Army Reserves and then afterwards served in the United States Navy.  He enjoyed fishing, muscle cars, and bulldogs.

Family members include his wife, Carolyne Mitchell Caudell of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Maria Caudell of Clarkesville; brother, Alfred Caudell of Cleveland; grandchildren, Andrea Caudell and Timothy Caudell both of Clarkesville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Caudell Wilbanks; and his brother, Stevie Caudell.

Funeral services will be held at two o’clock Thursday, January 28, 2021 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary with the Rev. Jerrell Beatty officiating.

Burial will follow at Hunters Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Georgia Army National Guard.

The following gentlemen will serve as pallbearers; David Caudell, Randy Callahan, Jonathan Barrett, Greg Chitwood, Tony Fulbright, Jeff Loden, Charlie West, and Steven Caudell.

Mr. Caudell will lie-in-state at the mortuary from 11 am until 2 pm on Thursday.

Due to the conditions concerning the health and well-being of our community, social distancing will be observed.  Those attending the service are encouraged to wear a mask.

Please keep the Caudell family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net

Whitlock Mortuary is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Hugh Dorsey Caudell.