Bobby Ray Caulder

Bobby Ray Caulder, 65, of Kinston, passed away, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born in St. Pauls, North Carolina on November 29, 1958, in Robeson County to Curtis and Shirley McGlockin Caulder. Bobby is preceded in death by two brothers, Malcolm Lamar Caulder and Henry Earl Caulder, and by his foster parents: Lawerence and Rachael Oliver Jones.

Bobby is survived by his partner in life; Birgit Oneal; daughter, Brandy Nicole Caulder and her children, Hailey Cheyenne Caulder, Makayla Leigh Caulder; son, Jason Michael Caulder and wife Hailey and their children, Autumn Lynn Caulder, Collins Grace Caulder and Sawyer Quinn Caulder; siblings, Debbie Anna Caulder, David Curtis Caulder and Malcolm Caulder. 

A painter by trade, Bobby served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was always willing to help others in need. He was a loving partner, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He always put others first and will be truly missed by many. 

Visitation will be from 11:00am- 12;00 pm on Friday, December 29,2023 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 12:00pm, with burial to follow at Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetary in Goldsboro, NC, 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd. with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Faith Fellowship Church, 2278 Pauls Path Road, Kinston, NC 28504.