Coy Burke Caudle, 80, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home Monday, April 20th, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

Coy was born March 3rd, 1946, in Chatham County, to the late Andrew “Leroy” and Sallie Burke Caudle. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Virginia Brady.

Coy was a 1964 graduate of Chatham Central High School, where he played basketball and was the senior class president. He was the Pepsi man for many years and then was an auditor for The Pantry and other convenience stores. Coy enjoyed coaching and officiating rec league basketball and baseball. He was PTA president at Bonlee School and the Athletic Booster Club President at Chatham Central for many years. He was very involved in his community working with Meals on Wheels and driving buses for multiple sports teams. He took pride in his yard and always made sure it was well maintained. Coy was a very giving man and loved helping those in need. He was a member of Goldston Baptist Church, where he was also a Deacon and Adult Sunday school teacher. The family would like to send a special thank you to Coy’s special caregivers, Dana Vest and Buck Wiley, and the staff from Liberty Hospice for the love and care they provided.

Left to cherish Coy’s memory is his wife of 54 years, Karen Moon Caudle; his daughters, Laurie Caudle Paige and her husband, Shane of Bear Creek, and Kathryn Caudle Perry and her husband, Clint of Bear Creek; his grandchildren, Hasten Paige, Anderson Paige, Lane Perry, and Madison Perry; his sister, Jane Campbell and her husband, Jerry of Goldston; his brother, Howard Caudle and his wife Maude of Summerfield; his brother-in-law, Ledford Brady of Bennett; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful canine companion, Tanner.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 23rd, 2026, at 3 pm, at Goldston Baptist Church with Reverend Bob Wachs and Pastor Bruce Macinnes officiating the services. A visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026, from 6-8 pm, at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home Chapel in Siler City. Burial will follow the service Thursday at Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Liberty Hospice, 401 E 3rd St, Siler City, NC 27344.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Caudle family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com