Loren Lee “Peewee” Caulk, 80, of Irving, died peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, at Toberman-Dean Funeral Home in Coffeen. The Rev. Mike Lawton of Hillsboro Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Irving Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until noon.
Mr. Caulk was born Sept. 28, 1945, in Hillsboro, a son of Lamar and Norma Jean (Blackwelder) Caulk. He lived in Irving his entire life, attending Irving and Hillsboro schools.
Throughout his life, Mr. Caulk found joy in simple pleasures and the great outdoors. He loved trucking and the open road and when he wasn’t behind the wheel, he could often be found hunting, fishing, or tending to his garden. He also had a lifelong passion for mushroom hunting and took pride in his collections of toy cars and antique cars, which reflected his playful spirit and attention to detail.
Mr. Caulk will be remembered for his big heart, strong work ethic and the laughter he brought to every gathering. His memory will live on through the stories, love and lessons he shared with those closest to him.
Mr. Caulk was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend whose kindness, humor and hard work touched the lives of everyone who knew him.
Mr. Caulk is survived by his beloved wife, Karen Caulk of Irving; children, Lori (Russell) Joyce of Irving, Kenny (Deb) Caulk of Lake in the Hills, Mandy (Brandon) Summers of Irving, Sandy (Tim) Summers of Hillsboro and Michael Summers of Irving; siblings, Lynn (Sharon) Caulk of Hillsboro, Leslie (Connie) Caulk of Arizona, Lance (Kenda) Caulk of Irving and Leora (Jim) Jones of Irving; grandchildren, Derrick (Jennifer) Joyce and family, Dillon (Bianca) Joyce and family, Amy Caulk, Drew Caulk, Selena (Marcus) Summers, Savannah Petra, Camren Summers and Carson Summers; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamar and Norma Caulk; and siblings, Larry Caulk and Lonnie (Barb) Caulk, who all welcomed him home with open arms.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be directed to the Methodist Church of Irving. Hough-Dean Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.houghfuneralhome.com.
