Born in Tampa, Fla., he was the son of Delbert and Mary Patersky Caudill of Tampa, Fla..

Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Susan Diefenderfer; two stepsons, Allen O&squo;Neil of Sunny View and Scott O&squo;Neil of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Debra Craney of Tampa, Fla.; and one nephew, Alex Leibensperger.

No services are planned.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com

McFarland Funeral Chapel of Tryon is in charge of arrangements.

‐ paid obituary