James "Jim" Russell Caudle, age 67, of Kennewick, Washington, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2023, in his home. Jim was born on April 27, 1955, in Portland, Oregon to his parents James Edwin and Juanita May Caudle. He was welcomed into the family by his siblings Donna, Rich, and later Clay. Jim served his country in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1975. In 1976, Jim married his bride, Rose Marie Bluhm in Boise, Idaho. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for several years in Hermiston, Oregon. Jim and Rose moved to the Tri-Cities in 1998 and started a successful mattress store. Later Jim enjoyed working at Ranch & Home and The Home Depot. Jim is survived by his wife Rose, brother Clay and sister-in-law Michelle, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death by both his parents; In-laws Alfred & Dolly Jean Bluhm, siblings Donna & Rick; and brother in-laws Dennis and David Bluhm.