Lindel Lary “Lin” Caddell, Sr., 85, of, Mount Carmel, Illinois, passed away, Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 31, 1938, in Wilmore, Kentucky, the son of William Clarence and Grace Lee (McPheron) Caddell. Lin married Janice Marie Elder on Jun 16, 1956, and after thirty-seven years of marriage, centered around their faith and family, she passed away on August 16, 1993. He married Sara (Steckler) Uhlhorn on September 7, 1996, until her passing on July 10, 2021.

Lin will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He loved the outdoors and was a true hunter and fisherman. He trained coon dogs and enjoyed coon hunting with family and friends. Lin excelled as a machine operator where he was employed by Snap-on Tool Corporation as a machinist for forty-four years. He was proud of his work and the many friendships he made on the job. In his younger years, Lin enjoyed hitting the road on his motorcycle. He was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree. Lin will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Lin leaves behind one son, Lindel Lary Caddell II, and wife Carolyn; three daughters, Linda Marie Caddell, Eudina K. Alldredge, Ashley Ann Gray and husband Cory; twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Caddell; several loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Lin is preceded in death by his parents; both of his wives; sister, Rowena Bartley; sister-in-law, Pam Caddell.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church. Prior to the Visitation a Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 16, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church with Father Robert Zwilling officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Lin’s memory to St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or may be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.

Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Lin’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Caddell family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com