The Rev. Dr. James D. Caldwell, former director of Planned Giving, died April 26, 2017.
Caldwell served as Trinity's first full-time director to develop support for the University primarily through estate and planned gifts. He served in this role from 1991 to 1997.
A lifelong Presbyterian, Caldwell had a lengthy career as a minister and church foundation director. Prior to coming to Trinity, he served in several churches in Northern Kentucky and West Texas. He became director of finance and executive director of the Independent Presbyterian Church Foundation in 1980, then in 1986 he joined the Presbyterian Foundation as the Western Regional Director.
He attended Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1953. He earned his Doctor of Ministry from the McCormick Theological Seminary in 1976.
Caldwell is survived by his wife Linda, and his sons and their wives: Jim '77 and Jeannine '77 Caldwell, Paul P'05 and Pam P'05 Caldwell, Cliff '85 and Kathy '85 Caldwell, and several grandchildren. He is also survived by his stepsons and their wives: Alan and Alessandra Robinson and Justin and Jennifer Robinson.
A service of interment will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, at Mission Burial Park in San Antonio, 1700 SE Military Drive. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
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