Funeral services for Thomas Delane Caldwell, 79, of Ruston, LA will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Alabama Presbyterian Church under the directions of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA . Rev. Allison Moody will officiate. Burial will follow at Sibley Cemetery in Sibley, LA. Visitation will be 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Friday, November 3, 2017 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Ruston. Lane or Paw to many, was well respected by all who met and knew him. He was sought after for advice on mechanical and gardening problems. He passed his love of gardening and hunting on to his children and grandchildren. He was never too busy to help anyone and he was easy to be found Just look outside for a lawn mower or tractor and you would find him on it or working on it. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Mr. Lane is survived by his wife Doris Caldwell; children: Sandra Johnston (Robert) of Choudrant, Thomas Caldwell, Jr. (Sheila) of Choudrant, Richard Caldwell (Kelly) of Dubach, Martha Pardue and John Caldwel l of Choudrant ; Grandchildren: Robert Johnston, Jr., Thomas Johnston, Daniel Caldwell, Sarah McLesse, Joseph Caldwell, Austin Caldwell, Cameron Caldwell and Stephen Pardue; Great Grandchildren: Pierce Johnston, Cassie Johnston, Hailey Caldwell, Keygan Pardue, and Lane Caldwell; sisters: Cora Wagner, Rhoda Holtzclaw and Annette Freeman, brother; Larry Caldwell (Tommee). Pallbearers will be Robert Johnston, Jr. Thomas Johnston, Daniel Caldwell, Joseph Caldwell, Austin Caldwell Cameron Caldwell, Sam Hughes and Thomas McLesse. Honorary Pallbearers will be Sarah McLesse, Kaycee LeBrun and Ricky LeBrun. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.