Dennis Wayne Caudle, 34, of Jenkins, died February 12 in a boating accident in Stone County. Mr. Caudle was born October 29, 1967, in Dinuba, California. He attended Cassville High School and Tulsa Welding School and was a self-employed welder. Survivors include his mother, Demetria A. McGruder of Cassville; his father, Hal Caudle of Dinuba, California; one sister, Marty Coones of Cassville; his grandparents, L. D. and Leoda Brightwell of Jenkins; one step-brother, Brent McGruder of Fort Smith, Arkansas; one step-sister, Gail Shumaker of Golden; two half brothers, Craig Caudle and Michael Caudle, both of the state of California; one uncle, two aunts, and four cousins. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Ken McGruder. Services will be 2 p.m. tomorrow, February 16, at Cassville High School with Rev. John Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Clio Cemetery in Jenkins under the direction of Williamson and Fohn funeral homes of Cassville. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, February 15, at the First Baptist Church in Cassville. Memorials may be made to the Search and Rescue Team.

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