David Abijah Caudill, 68, passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2024 at Advent Health hospital in Ocala, FL. He was born in London, KY on January 20th, 1956. He was a resident of Manchester, KY until 1988, when he and his family moved to Florida. He was a mine foreman in the coal and limerock industries for around 50 years. He enjoyed riding, rebuilding, and drag racing vintage Triumph motorcycles, and holds a national speed record. He also enjoyed camping with his family. David was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
He was a great leader, honest, selfless, hardworking, intelligent and loved by all. He is survived by his wife of nearly 48 years, Brenda Kay Caudill.; Son: David Travis Caudill, wife Dondi, and their children Daisy and Daxton.; Daughter: Lindsey Woolsey and husband Zack. Brother: Dr. John Franklin Caudill II. Sisters: Christine Goodhue, Carolyn Corman and husband Chris, and Charlotte Glockner; and numerous aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He preceded in death by his son: Wesley Joshua Caudill, father: John Franklin Caudill and mother: Ruth Price Caudill. There will be a graveside service at 1pm on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at the Ramsey/Caudill cemetery on Price Hollow Rd in Manchester, KY. There will be a celebration of life for friends and family held at the Caudill residence in Florida, from noon-4pm on Saturday, January 18th, 2025. Arrangements done by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home and Britton Funeral Home.
