Mr. Clarence Walter " Sonny" Caldwell, age 74, of Menlo, GA died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at his residence.

Mr. Caldwell was born December 31, 1936 in Lyerly, GA, the son of the late Clarence Carlece and Annie Lou Roberts Caldwell. He was retired from Paulding County Government. Mr. Caldwell has written many songs and poems. He loved painting pictures and he sung with the Gospel Merits for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Burrage Caldwell; daughter, Phyllis Carol Caldwell Bond; grandson, Jason Anthony Bond, Sr; great grandson, Jason Anthony Bond, JR.; and 2 step-great grandchildren, Terrell Stokes and Tymeria Bond.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a. m. Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Green and Rev. Billy Dempsey officiating. Interment will follow in Ami Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Vaughn, Michael W. Burrage, Anthony Burrage, Jason A. Bond, Sr., David Wiley, and Pete Vaughn.

Mr. Caldwell will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011.