Frederick W. “Fred” Cawthon, Jr., age 86, of 1124 Madonna Dr., Quincy, went peacefully to meet his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Blessing Hospital. He was born on August 10, 1928 in Hannibal, MO, the only son of William Frederick & Frances Antoinette (Rupp) Cawthon. Fred later met the love of his life, Phyllis Jean Baker and the two became one on April 14, 1950 in Hannibal, MO. They recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. She survives.

Fred graduated from McCooey High School in Hannibal, Missouri. Fred played basketball and was co-captain of the football team. Upon graduation in 1946, he worked as a bookkeeper for Chanen Auto Supply. Fred Cawthon served his country in the United States Army from 1951-1953. During his service, he was an NCO in division faculty and the dental corp. Fred found his true calling with the Prudential Insurance Company. He thrived on helping people with their insurance and financial needs. While with Prudential, Fred was honored numerous times with awards for outstanding sales production. He was a sales manager and retired after 32 years of service.

Fred, a man of devout faith, was a long standing member of the former St. Mary’s Catholic Church, now Blessed Sacrament Church in Quincy. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge and Past President of the Life Underwriter’s Association. Fred was a loyal friend, loving husband, proud father and grandfather. He was a spirited man who delighted in family. Fred cherished spending time with family and friends and was a gifted story teller. He shared memorable and humorous stories with anyone who would listen. His dry, quick witted humor will be remembered as an integral part of his personality by all who knew him. He loved fishing, following the Cardinals, telling jokes and stories, and traveling with Phyllis.

In addition to his beloved wife, Phyllis, he is survived by three sons and their spouses: Mark Cawthon (Karen), Brian Cawthon (Bobette) and David Cawthon (Brenda), all of Quincy; nine grandchildren Eric (Mandi) Cawthon of Fenton, MO, Nicholas Cawthon, Jaclyn Cawthon and her fiancee Cody Arens, Quinten Cawthon, Clayton (Niki) Cawthon, Olivia Cawthon, Ian Cawthon, and Brelyn Cawthon all of Quincy, Cheyenne (Rob) Hughes and a great-granddaughter Ansley Hughes, of Athens, GA. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Helen Rost Dindia, Catherine Spriggs Sutton & Dorothy Lewellen.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 13th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church, Camp Callahan or Great River Teens Encounter Christ. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. www.dukerandhaugh.com

Fred would never want to say “Goodbye”. “Goodbye is forever”, so for now “We’ll see you later.” You are finally free to soar high among the angels, no more pain or suffering. You are once again whole and smiling down on us all. Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind, but now I see.