Charles Edward Cawthorn, age 84 of Bradyville, TN passed away on Sunday, March 17 ^th , 2019. He was born on Sunday, October 14 ^th , 1934 to the late Bannie and Pearl Gilley Cawthorn. He is also preceded in death by his stepmother, Selma Moore Cawthorn; brothers, Archie Cawthorn Sr. and Billy Joe Cawthorn; and daughter-in-law, Pam Harrison Cawthorn.

Mr. Cawthorn is survived by his wife of 60 years, Audrey Rogers Cawthorn; son, Shannon Cawthorn; grandchildren, Stuart Cawthorn and wife Laura, and Abby Colter and husband Casey; great-grandchildren, Canaan Ray Colter and Asa Edward Colter; and siblings, Steve Cawthorn and Sharon Cawthorn McWhirter.

Mr. Cawthorn lived a full life. He was a member of Temple Baptist Church for 17 years, where he served as a deacon and adult Sunday School teacher. He then was a member of Franklin Road Baptist Church for 39 years and served as a Sunday School teacher and helper for 25 years. He was an Army Veteran of the 101 ^st Airborne Division. He retired after 33 years from General Electric and was a cattle farmer. However, his favorite job was being a full-time Grandpa.

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, March 21 ^st , 2019 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with funeral service following at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Milton Cemetery.