Kenneth R. Caudle Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, after a long battle with kidney disease. He was born on February 4, 1958, in Everuex, France, son of Stephanie L. Caudle and Kenneth R. Caudle Sr. He was raised in Kentucky after the family moved there when he was a year old. Later they moved to Indio, California, when he was 3. In junior high he was in the Nautical Cadet Corps, which led to his desire to serve his country in the United States Army. After his service in the military, he began a career as a driver. He drove tour buses and tractor-trailer. He had a larger personality and the ability to keep people entertained. Ken also had a great safety record as a driver. When he started to have a family he switched to local drives so that he could spend time with his family. He married Lisa Carr on October 16, 1982. Together they had 3 children: Stefanie, Christopher, and Ethan. He was a great dad and very big supporter of his children and was always involved in their activities. Ken loved motorcycles and cars...anything that went fast! Ken is survived by his wife Lisa; daughter Stefanie (Oscar) Coronado; son Christopher Caudle; son Ethan (Chelsey) Caudle; mother Stephanie (Rick) Natelborg; brother Gary (Diane) Caudle; sister Verena Caudle; grandchildren Mya, Blake, Leah, Rylee, and Christian. He is preceded in death by his father and grandmother. A Celebration of Life honoring Ken will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at Regency Mortuary, 9850 W. Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City.