Charles E. “Big Daddy” Cauthen, 77, of Port Neches went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2008 at his residence.
Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2008, at Procter Baptist Church, 4401 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. in Port Arthur under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, Texas. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:30-8:00 PM, Monday at the church.
Big Daddy was a native of Leesburg, Florida, and lived in Groves and Port Neches since 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judson and Inez Cauthen and a sister, Mildred Harsh. Mr. Cauthen was a member and Deacon at Procter Baptist Church and Sunday School teacher for many years. He worked for 53 years with American National as an agent up to Regional Director. He was a member of the President’s Club of American National Insurance Company.
Big Daddy’s love was his wife, Lou, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He truly loved to serve others.
Mr. Cauthen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lou Webster Cauthen of Port Neches; daughters, Beverly Cavender and husband “Buddy” of Port Neches, Robyn Mullins and husband Randall of Tasmania, Australia; sons, Larry Cauthen and wife Valarie of Nederland, Terry Cauthen and Karen of Port Arthur; brother, Judson A. Cauthen III and wife Nancy of Tavares, Florida; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren many sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
