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1938
2017
Julian Leo Cawthorne, 79, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord Thursday, November 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patricia "Patsy" Cawthorne.
Born in Appomattox, March 1, 1938 he was the son of the late James Daniel Cawthorne and Annie Wooldridge Cawthorne. Leo was retired from Lynchburg Foundry after 30 years of service and was a member of Marshall Lodge #39. He was a longtime member of Thomas Road Baptist Church where he served as a special assistant to Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Falwell for over 40 years.
One son, Mark Everette Cawthorne and 13 brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Karen Lee Cawthorne of Troy, PA, Julie Cawthorne Lupinetti and her husband Francesco of Forest and Patricia Kate Quinn and her husband Patrick of Powhatan; three sisters, Mary Sale, Doris Johnson and Helen Duff; one brother, Norman Ray Cawthorne and four grandchildren, Francesca Lupinetti, Leonardo Lupinetti, Patrick Quinn, Jr. and Noah Quinn.
A service celebrating his life will be conducted in the old Pate Chapel at Thomas Road Baptist Church, 701 Thomas Road at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 28, 2017 with Pastor Jonathan Falwell officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 27, 2017 at Whitten Timberlake Chapel.
Those wishing to make memorial contributions are asked to consider Thomas Road Baptist Church, 1 Mountain View Dr., Lynchburg, VA 24502.
Whitten Timberlake Chapel is serving the family. To send condolences online, please visit www.whittentimberlake.com.
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December 2, 2017
Ernie & Donna Sawyer
Always willing to help and no doubt if there was a need for any type of tool or yard equipment needed, Leo had it. What a presence as a next door neighbor. He would keep an eye on things for us when we were out of town. I will miss him listening to church recordings while tinkering with something in his garage. I won't forget as Donna and I were cleaning our siding this past summer. Leo brought over this incredible pole that would have reached seemingly 5 stories high. Nevertheless, with that we got the job done. Always! Willing to help! We pray God's presence be with Patsy and family during these difficult days. Rest in Peace Leo.
November 28, 2017
Carolyn Ford
Prayers and loving thoughts to Patsy and family. Will always be remembered.
November 28, 2017
Gracie Mays
As I reflect on the visitation for my uncle Leo on Monday night November 27th. I realized how many friends and neighbors came out to say good bye to him. Yes The Cawthorne's were a large family and it will continue to grow as the children and grandchildren continue to grow. I didn't now uncle Leo as well as I should have and that is my fault. But I am to do better. Uncle Leo was a man of God and he also loved his church. Thomas Road Baptist Church and he and his wife were dear friends for many years of the Falwell's before their passing. One thing in noticed on his lapel was his Jesus First Lapel Pin. I am sure he wore it proudly. We al should put Jesus 1st in our lives. Rest in Peace Uncle Leo and when you see mom tell her I am doing find.
November 27, 2017
Alfred and Barbara Brown
There is no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Our neighbor hood will not
be the same ever again. Mr. Leo will definitely be missed.
November 27, 2017
Alfred and Barbara Brown
There is no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Our neighbor hood will not
be the same ever again. Mr. Leo will definitely be missed.
November 27, 2017
don harding
So very sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you at this time,
Ihaven`t seen you, Helen or Mary since i worked in the shipping department at Craddock & Terry. Hope you are doing well. May God be with you at this time.
November 25, 2017
Dawna
Dearest Patsy and family.
How I pray now for Gods peace and strength to rest on each of you. Leo was such a special guy, always willing to help someone. He liked to murmer at times but then ended up making us laugh. I will miss his usual greeting to me, How's Yogi? He said it even in the hospital in these last few days. I knew he was checking on Augie in spite of his own needs. It surely seems God took him too quickly. But we must be thankful he is out of pain. How wonderful we know we will meet again. He'll be having a celebration with so many loved ones gone before, maybe even singing - what a thought.
I have seen Gods grace meet your needs and give each of you peace in these last few days. It is a chance to know Gods goodness in a way you may never have before. Leo surely loved his family and would do anything for you all. He served well- so often behind the scenes but serving! He loved and was loved by so many, can't get much better than that.
I love you and your family dearly Patsy. Thanks for such wonderful friendship. May the peace of God which surpasses human understanding, encompass and enfold each of you during this time of grief, and through all the days ahead.
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