1924
2013
Donald Wearn Cathey, 89, of Charlotte passed away Friday March 15, 2013 at Levine Dickson Hospice House. Born January 19, 1924 in Mecklenburg County, Mr. Cathey was the son of the late Henry Wearn Cathey and Rosa Spratt Cathey. He was a descendant of the first non Native American child born in Mecklenburg County.
Don graduated from Central High in 1942, attended NC State and was a veteran of the US Army Air Corp, serving as 2nd Lt in WWII.
Mr. Cathey retired from Philips Roxane after many years as a regional sales manager. He was a longtime leader at Forest Hill Church where he became known for his beautiful solo voice and teaching. He enjoyed singing with the Prime Chimers at Weddington United Methodist Church after retiring to Walden Pond, Waxhaw, NC in 1996.
Mr. Cathey was predeceased by Patricia Oakley Cathey, his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 64 years.
Surviving are brother Ben Cathey of Knoxville,TN, five children Donnalyn Reich(Ron), Patrick Cathey(Carol) Judy Gotherman (Bob) Cindy Brookshire(Billy) and Jeff Cathey along with 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family of Don Cathey wishes to express deep gratitude to the staff of Clare Bridge, Carriage Club for their care and for the devotion shown by Caring Hearts at Weddington Methodist Church over the last 4 year years.
A memorial service will be held at 4PM, Friday, March 22, 2013 at Weddington Methodist Church, 13901 Providence Rd. Weddington, NC 28104.
Memorials may be made to the Caring Hearts Ministry at Weddington Methodist Church or the Levine Dickson Hospice House at Southminster.
Don lived a long and fulfilling life as a godly man, sharing his love of Jesus Christ with everyone by example. He has now gone home to be with his Lord and Savior.
Online condolences may be left at www.McEwenPinevilleChapel.com
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March 25, 2013
Cindy Brookshire
Thank you to all who have shared in celebrating the memory of our Dad. Here are some thoughts I wrote and shared at his memorial service: "I'm Cindy Brookshire, the fourth of Pat and Don Cathey's five children. As a child I took it for granite that my Dad was kind and gentle…as I grew up I realized he was a rare and beautiful man. At church when we learned about the fruit of the spirit, his five children clearly understood what that meant because we saw it first hand on a consistent basis at home. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control were always at the top of the list of things my Dad wanted us to learn from him. He was a very patient man and one of his favorite things to say to us was “what's your hurry?”. I learned a lot over the years from thinking about those simple words…but understand them more today than ever. I don't remember Dad asking for anything except a handshake or a hug. Material things were not important to him unless you tried to throw something away. In the 60's and 70's before most people thought much about the energy crisis, we had to turn the heat down to 65 degrees and wear a sweater because he explained we needed to do our part to conserve the limited amount of energy left in the world. He believed in recycling before there were recycling bins and was always willing to happily eat any leftovers in the refrigerator. My husband and children accuse me of the same conservative nature and often question how old something is before they'll eat it. As much as I would like to believe I was my Dad's favorite child, I know he didn't have favorites. He loved everyone the same without judgment or criticism. His humble nature and attitude toward people made us all thankful to know him as a person and very proud to call him Dad.
March 23, 2013
Harry & Felicity Berzack
Donnalyn
We were saddened to learn of the passing of your dad. It is the turning of a page and the closing of a chapter in the book of life. You are blessed with good memories of a life well lived, and you father was blessed to have you as a daughter. You did all you could for him, when help was needed. You were always there.
Please accept our sympathy and condolences, and extend our sympathy to your whole family.
Sincerely
Harry and Felicity Berzack
March 23, 2013
Blair McCotter
You Dad was a very special man, he certainly touched my life. We will miss seeing you all. You are a wonderful family.
Blair
March 22, 2013
Mary Ann Cathey
Don was a relative of my late husband,Jack C. Cathey. We used to meet with Don to plan the "Cathey Family" reunions. My son, Jack M. Cathey , and his wife Anne knew Don through Forest Hills Church. Don and his wife were special people. Please accept my sympathy.
Mary Ann Cathey
March 22, 2013
Jeff and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you today and always. May God bring peace to your hearts knowing that your daddy is home with his Lord and reunited with your mother. God be with you all.
Love ,
KaKa (Karen Abbott), Butch, Victoria, Scott,& Memaw (Jane)Lynch.
Debbie and Al Cofer
March 22, 2013
Kathy Arnold Stultz
I have the fondest memories of growing up with Mr. Cathey's mother, Rosa. I enjoyed those times taking my grandmother, his Great Aunt Polly, to the lake and all the trips I got to make with Rosa when she took my Grandmother everywhere! Thinking of Cindy and EACH one of you during this time. Your father and mother were certainly kind and special people. God Bless! Kathy Arnold Stultz (daughter of Marks and Edna Arnold)
March 21, 2013
steven shaw
Donnalyn, I am very sorry to read about the passing of your father this week. I know you have many fine memories of him and will keep alive the many interesting activities and honors he had during his life time. I do hope there is peace and comfort for you and your family during this sad time. You know he is in a wonderful place.
Most Sincerely,
Steven P. Shaw MP '67
March 21, 2013
Vicky May
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
March 21, 2013
Nancy Wiggins
To Judy and family,
Please accept my sincerest sympathy for the loss of your father. Judy, I remember him proudly giving you away in marriage to Bob.
Let the good memories linger for a lifetime.
Sincerely,
Nancy Bowen Wiggins
March 20, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Don.
Pat and Don were such great people and we knew them well through Forest Hill.
They led by example in their love of God and Family. What a wonderful legacy they left.
Diane, Lamar, Tova and Kendall Gunter
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