James Arnold Caleb, Sr. age 64 of Chesapeake City, MD passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on January 13, 1961 in Elkton, MD to the late John Caleb and Gladys (Nowland) Caleb.
James retired in 2018 as a Union Carpenter after 22 years of hard work. James was a man who found joy in little things. He could be found tinkering with junk cars and boats in hopes to bring them back to life. He found peace in canoeing and enjoyed taking road trips. Family was very important to James and he was most happy when time was spent together. He looked forward to taking trips to Wawa with his brother and grandchildren.
James is survived by his son, James “Jamie” Caleb, Jr. (Lauren); daughter, Virginia Caleb (Brandon); step son, Joseph Parker, Sr. (Natasha); brother, John Caleb (Dollie); and grandchildren: Joseph Parker, Jr., Jordan Parker, Nyle Herd, Rosa Caleb, Fairyn Bishop, James Arnold Caleb, III, Vera Caleb, Oliver, Elliott, Olivia, and Timmy.
He is preceded in death by his former spouse, Mary Dawn Mann and brother, George “Guy” Caleb.
Services for James will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.