Everette Tracy Caulk, 91, of Rockingham, passed away at his home Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.
Tracy was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Ghio, North Carolina, and was the only son of the late Grover Cleveland Caulk and Pearl Hodges Bishop.
After graduating from Hamlet High School, at the age of 19 Tracy enlisted in the United States Air Force and bravely served his country during the Korean War. After returning home from active duty, Tracy worked at CSX Railroad as supervisor of maintenance.
Tracy could be described as a detail-oriented man that prioritized responsibility. Those that knew Tracy, knew of his fondness for creating lists. Lists to keep organized and lists to plan out everything to the very last detail. You never saw Tracy without a list of some kind.
Tracy was a socialite that befriended many over the years. Tracy loved to prepare meals for people to enjoy. It was his love language to feed and cook for the people he held close. If there was a need for a cook at his church events, or just in the community, Tracy was always happy to lend a helping hand.
He enjoyed the outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and the consummate gardener. He kept his yard in immaculate condition and was known among family and friends as the King of Hosta.
Tracy was a faithful member of Cameronian Presbyterian Church and the Hamlet Masonic Lodge No. 532. He was a charter member of Fellowship United Methodist Church in Hamlet. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly.
Tracy is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ethel Dugan “Dixie” Caulk of the home; daughter, Dawn Williams (Neil) of Greensboro, and son, Kim Caulk (Sally) of Raleigh; grandchildren Trace Williams (Alexandra), Alexandra Spicer (Kirk), Travis Caulk and Shelby Tyndall (Murphy); great-grandchildren Everette Williams, Shaw Williams and baby Tyndall on the way.
The family will receive friends for visitation from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Cameronian Presbyterian Church in Rockingham. Funeral service with military honors will follow at noon. Pastor Chris Hawks will be speaking with the Rev. Phil Goins officiating.
The family of Tracy Caulk would like to acknowledge and thank his caregivers Vickie Easterling, Angela Cole and Brooke Allen along with Liberty Hospice and Tammy Benoist for their dedicated and attentive care to Tracy in his last days. The family also wishes to thank the many dear friends who have assisted and helped their family during their time of hardship. Your kindness is cherished deeply.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: the American Heart Association at P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692; Wounded Warriors Project at P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516; The Masonic Home for Children at Oxford at 600 College St., Oxford, NC 27565; or to Cameronian Presbyterian Church at 179 Northam Road, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Online memorials can be made at watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is assisting the Caulk family.
