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for BEN CAULEY
Claudia Eaton
September 19, 2022
Ben was a wonderful man and a great friend. He was very talented, could sing, play trumpet and entertain many. We miss him greatly! God Bless him and his family.
Shuronda Cauley
September 19, 2022
I miss my father sooooo much!!! It's soooo hard to believe that it's been 7 years. I love you ALWAYS daddy
Cary Duncan
October 1, 2015
To all the Ben Cauley Family. I say please accept my sympathy. Just heard of this terrible news Sunday nite the 27th of Sept on WREG channel 3 news. Ben & I had been friends for over 40 years. We played some differentn gigs around Memphis together.In the 90's Ben came to Savannah, TN and we played the Bluegrass festival here as they wanted something different to go along with bluegrass music. Boy did they get something different. I opened with "I Feel Good" by James Brown followed by Ben with "I Can't turn You A Loose" by Otis. Then Lou Roberts followed with "My Girl" by the Temptations. It was different allright. It emptied the bleachers and everyone was up dancing. Needless to say that ended the bluegrass for the night. Ben has stayed in my home and I in his and we both felt at home either place. He was a good friend and I'm gonna miss him. Our Love, Cary & Debbie Duncan...Savannah, TN. email at [email protected]
Douglas Chinn
September 28, 2015
Family God Bless You. UptownTheater-Philly. Gone On To Glory-But Not Forgotten.
Velma Perry
September 28, 2015
My heart and prayers go out to Ben's family. I didn't know him well, but my brother was one of his friends. He spoke highly of Ben. When I met Ben, it was as if I had known him a long time. My beloved brother passed away in 2009, and Ben was an honorary pallbearer at his funeral. They will probably get together in Heaven and make beautiful music in the heavenly choir.
Tina Metz
September 28, 2015
I will miss you always Ben. Prayers and hugs to the family during this difficult time.
Joyce Holloway
September 28, 2015
R.I.P you will be truly missed....
Homer and Annita Hamilton
September 28, 2015
Ben will truly be missed, but God needs him more than us.
Phyllis Gray, Patrice Allen, Dash Allen
September 27, 2015
Ben Cauley was one of the nicest and one of the most humble individuals I've ever met. His musical abilities far out weighed most. His endurance and strength through his adversities manifested through his life, like that of Job who waited on God. All of this was evident, when you met and talked to him as he walked through the airport on his way to his "gig".
The Cauley Family, I pray that you find strength and comfort through fond memories, family and friends and peace and healing through God, who is the only one. God bless and keep you.
BTW Class of 1965
September 27, 2015
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Cauley family in your loss. Earth has lost a great trumpeter, but heaven has gained a celestial musician. Blow your horn, Ben! '65 misses you, but we know you are now in the mansion of the Father. Until we meet again, rest in peace.
BTW Class of 1965
September 27, 2015
Deepest sympathy is extended to the Cauley family in your loss. Earth has lost a great trumpeter, but heaven has gained a celestial musician. Blow your horn, Ben! '65 misses you, but we know you are now in the mansion of the Father. Until we meet again, rest in peace.
Janice Crawford Johnson
September 27, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Cauley family and Gloria. May God give you all peace and strength to endure. Ben was my energy. He will be truly missed. Rest in Love Ben.
Lynda Green
September 27, 2015
You're in the good hands of Our Lord Jesus now Ben my dear friend. GOD Bless Your Family as they mourn your loss! "R.I.H.
Tamika Johnson
September 27, 2015
Mr. Cauley may you rest in peace. May God bless your family to stay strong as you transition into heaven. It's been a pleasure waiting on you not knowing that September 21, 2015 would be my last time assisting you.
Mrs. Tamika Davis-Johnson
AMIN J ABDULLAH
September 27, 2015
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
claudia eaton
September 27, 2015
Love you Ben and will greatly miss you.
Kenneth Kelly
September 27, 2015
Prayers to The Cauley Family. God be with you. From The Kelly Family (Family of Matthew Kelly-Otis Reddings Valet)
Luvenia Grover Needham
September 27, 2015
Ben R.I.P. your friend since childhood New Friendship Baptist church and through High School and last seeing you in 1987. Bye for now.
Karen Anderson
September 26, 2015
Rest in peace Ben Cauley. You will truly be missed he was a great man. I worked at the admiral benbow on summer ave. My condolences and strength to his family he was a exceptional man and gave me great memories
Juanita Myers
September 26, 2015
Ben will surely be missed and my condolences to the family, because he always sung this song at church "He knows how much you can bear" Love Juanita.
Shuronda Cauley
September 26, 2015
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU DADDY!!!FOREVER YOUR DAUGHTER, SHURONDA CAULEY...If anyone needs to contact us; contact us at 901-864-3317
September 26, 2015
Was truly one of the greatest in the music world.Will miss you Jimmie and Sandra Mcghee
Tamika Randle Jones
September 26, 2015
RIP Ben. Your were the greatest that ever represented Memphis, Tn. Your presence will be missed. Condolences to the family and God bless. With love and many prayers. From the Randle and Jones family.
Linda Echols
September 25, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. Ben will truely be missed.
Walter Collins
September 25, 2015
May God bless you all and keep praying for strength to get you all through this time of sorrow.
Carl Bell
September 25, 2015
Ben was truly a good guy, a true people person. He was made for the performing arts, like a fish in water, only the best ad live trumpet players I've ever known. Showmanship comes to mind. My sympathy to his family for their loss.
September 25, 2015
R.I.P and fly high. Prayers to the family.
Eloise Berry
September 25, 2015
He will be miss,but never forgotten. BTW class of 73,and a very good friend of Bernard Parker...
September 25, 2015
BEN WILL BE TRUELY MISS AS A 1965 BTW HOMEROOM PAL I WILL MISS BEN HE WAS A DOWN TO EARTH PERSON RIP BEN
September 25, 2015
Hi. Ladies, Just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers, and that we Love you guys dearly. Betty Wiseman and Family
Anesicia Evans
September 25, 2015
Ben will be missed by many. God bless the "CAULEY" family & friends!!!
Dorothy Yancey-Morgan
September 25, 2015
To the family of Ben Cauley Jr. You have my deepest sympathy on the death of Ben. I know how important he was in your life, and your care and support during these last few years must have brought him great comfort. Know that I'm thinking of you and Ben. He was my friend and high school classmate. I'll always remember him for his kindness.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Yancey-Morgan
BTW Class of '65
Rosalyn Williams
September 25, 2015
To my cousins: I express my deepest condolences to our entire family in the passing of Ben Cauley, Jr. May God continue to bless our entire family during this most difficult time. I Love You all so much!!!!!! Stay Strong family.
From your cousins,
Rosalyn & LaKeisha Williams
marie darris
September 25, 2015
Rest in peace Ben the trumpet is blowing for you now
Elsie Clark King
September 25, 2015
I light a candle in memory of Ben Cauley, my friend since first grade. May God bless and keep your family.
Harvey Henderson
September 25, 2015
Will miss you my friend. Thanks for all you did for me.
September 25, 2015
R.I.P. BEN,
Rev. Stephen Smith
September 24, 2015
What a gift to mankind in the sharing of music through the spirit of Mr.Ben Cauley,Jr.
Memphis and the nation is so grateful for the life,love and legacy of a pioneer,a trailblazer,a survivor and an overcomer of tragedies to triumph! God bless you, Cauley Family.
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