Obituary

Caleb Timothy Clingaman, 18, of Greenwood, passed away in an accident on the island of Guam on January 31, 2023. He was born on February 6, 2004, to Bruce and Monette Clingaman.

Caleb graduated from High School, 2022 from Ignite Christian Academy.

Caleb had ambitions to attend Purdue University then become a pilot for the US Coast Guard. He was fearless, adventurous, humorous, and dramatic. He preached from the Bible with passion and was a big giver. He played piano for church and sang in the youth choir. His love for his family was evident. Caleb and his family have been members at Southeast Baptist Tabernacle since 2014 and was serving alongside his parents as missionaries to the military in Guam.

Caleb knelt before the King of Kings and could stand before anyone. He was memorizing this Bible passage before his passing: 2 Cor 12:9 - "And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."

Caleb left behind his Parents Bruce and Monette Clingaman, brothers Jonathan (26) and David (23), sister Sophia (15).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Southeast Baptist Tabernacle, 6835 Shelbyville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237. Funeral Service will be conducted on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 1:00pm with additional visitation from 12pm - service time.
He will be laid to rest at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Greenwood, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Southeast Baptist Tabernacle, Indianapolis. Please share memories, photographs and online condolences with the family at www.ghherrmann.com

If I knew...

If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
and pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be! the last time
that I see you walk out the door,
I would! give you a hug and kiss
and call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would videotape each action and word,
so, I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
to stop and say, "I love you,"
instead of assuming you would KNOW, I do.

If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well, I'm sure you'll have so many more,
so, I can let just this one slip away.

For surely there's always tomorrow
to make up for an oversight,
and we always get a second chance
to make everything just right.

There will always be another day
to say, "I love you,"
And certainly, there's another chance
to say our "Anything I can do?"

But just in case I might be wrong,
and today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
and I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
you get to hold your loved one tight.

So, if you're waiting for tomorrow,
why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
you'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time
for a smile, a hug, or a kiss
and you were too busy to grant someone,
what turned out to be their one last wish.

So, hold your loved ones close today,
and whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
and that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "! I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay! "
And if tomorrow never comes,
you'll have no regrets about today.

-SIDNEY W. JOHNSTON



Events
FEB
16
Visitation
Thursday, February 16, 2023
4:00PM - 8:00PM
Southeast Baptist Tabernacle
6835 Shelbyville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237

FEB
17
Additional Visitation
Friday, February 17, 2023
12:00PM - 1:00PM
Southeast Baptist Tabernacle
6835 Shelbyville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237