Savannah, GA -- Bobby Lee Caldwell, 80, of Savannah, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, August 29th, 2010. Bob was born in Lutesville, MO and graduated from Woodland High School in Lutesville. He married Rosemary Sue Smith of Lutesville on July 9, 1949. Bob was a member of the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church and a Brother in the Masonic Trowel Lodge of Marble Hill, MO.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 60 years, Rosemary Sue Caldwell; sisters, Bernie Caldwell Myers and Mary Schuler Crader; brother, Vernon Schuler; and parents Clyde and Elsie Lutes Caldwell.

Bob is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis Anne Tallent and Kenneth Derrick Tallent of Omaha, NE, Robin Leigh Lewis and John Stephen Lewis of Savannah; a nephew, Bobby Myers of Cape Girardeau, MO; four grandchildren, Gregory Tallent of Myrtle Beach, SC, Casey Tallent of Omaha, Christopher Funderburk of Santa Fe, NM and Samuel Funderburk of Savannah; granddaughter-in-law, Lindsey Tallent; "adopted granddaughter," Ashlea Franques; two great-grandchildren, Carter Tallent and Paige Tallent; and many cousins and friends whom he loved dearly.

For friends and family in Savannah, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 8 at the Isle of Hope United Methodist Church in Savannah. Following the service, family and friends are invited for fellowship.

For friends and family in Missouri, a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 25 at Marble Hill United Methodist Church. Following the service, family and friends are invited to stay for dinner in the church fellowship hall to reminisce and celebrate the life of Bob.