Johnnie Caradine, Sr.

Johnnie Lamar Caradine
June 6, 1953 – March 21, 2017

Johnnie Lamar Caradine son of Sammie Caradine and Girlena Carter born June 6, 1953 in Pine Bluffs, Arkansas. Caradine attended central campus for his high school education and then moved on to a career in factory work at Oceola Foods and Monforts Packing House. Very early in his life family and friends found out that you were able to depend on Caradine for love, wisdom, encouragement, entertainment, protection and comfort. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at social gatherings and events. Caradine was known to be the life of the party; he was in icon and legend that will truly be missed.

Caradine passed on March 21, 2017 from cancer. The 2 loves of his life were Deborah Joyce Wells and Lori Lee Avon whom he loved both very much. Caradine leaves behind Siblings: Florastine Rumley, Martha Ann Boyers, Alena Einfeldt, Lola May Rice, Margaret Michelle Carter Deceased: Wonetah Powell and Orfice Goodie Boyers Children: Seleen Nine Wells, Michael Lamar Wells, Johnnie Lamar Eugene Wells, Sly Dupree Daniels, Jamie Jackson, and Joe Avon, 24 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Caradine was truly an amazing man and father who left his mark on this world to never be forgotten. No matter what the event or occasion you could always count on Caradine to make you laugh and enjoy yourself. May his legacy live on in all of us and may he never be forgotten…….just in case you think you might here are a few nicknames to remember him by: K.D., Kock PaPa Lite, The O’Silver Back, Pops, White Moses.

The Celebration of Johnnie Caradine’s Life
The Four Seasons located at 3003 Woodland Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Saturday April 1, from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Guest Speaker: Pastor Michael D. Cameron Sr.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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