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Victor Cawthon Obituary

Victor M. Cawthon Victor M. Cawthon, 86, a Circuit Court Judge, died Saturday, April 30, 2005. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Denise Chevet Cawthon. The service will be at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday at St. Johns Episcopal Church Cemetery. Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Riggins Chapel (850-877-8191) is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308, Habitat for Humanity, 121 Habitat St., Americus, GA 31709, or Parkinson Foundation, 1501 NW 9th Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136. He was born August 23, 1918, in Gainesville to William S. Cawthon and Anne Wildon Cawthon. He was educated in Leon County schools before attending University of Florida, where he received an Artium Baccalaureatus. He then studied at University of Miami, receiving his Bachelor of Laws in 1943, and at Florida State University, where he received an AGTG. He was a C.P.A. and a C.L.U. Judge Cawthon's service in the U.S. military in the 517th Parachute Infantry from 1943 until 1947, earned him a Silver Star and a Purple Heart. He was admitted to the Bar in 1943, and had practiced in Tallahassee since 1947. A former partner of Ballinger, Cawthon and Madigan, he had become a partner of Keen, O'Kelley and Spitz. He had been employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the State Treasurer's Office, Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Florida Industrial Commission and was a State of Florida Second Judicial Circuit Court Judge from 1974 until 1987. He served as a State and County Democratic Executive Committeeman, as president of the Tallahassee Bar Association, as president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and as a board member of the Urban League. He was also a member of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, Tax Sections of the Florida Bar and the American Bar Association, and a Fellow of the American College of Probate Counsel. Judge Cawthon was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and the Tallahassee Kiwanis Club. He was co-founder of Leon County Interfaith Council that sponsered Head Start. Other survivors include three children, William, Genevieve and Henri and seven grandchildren.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on May 2, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Victor Cawthon

10 Entries

Molly Howze

May 4, 2005

Dear Aunt Denise and family,

I will always remember Uncle Vic as a caring and thoughtful man. I still remember when he came to my wedding! As a prank, some of the groomsmen put our getaway car on blocks, so that when we pressed on the gas the wheels spun. One of my favorite wedding pictures is of Uncle Vic leading the way to push the car free (1981). When Courtney and Brittany were 11 and 13 years old (1997), we visited during a summer vacation. Our dear children coaxed Uncle Vic and Aunt Denise into playing tennis with them. As an adult I could tell they really didn't want to go out in the heat of the day, but humored the children for a little bit anyway and hit the ball around. Although we hadn't been in Tallahassee for years they were glad to see us, and show off the newest grandchildren pictures they had. I am glad he will be with his brothers and sisters, but I know how much you are going to miss him. With my deepest love and sympathy, Molly

Lucy Parker Hassler

May 4, 2005

Genny and family,

We were saddened to hear about your loss. I hope that soon you will remember just the wonderful expanse of your Dad's life, and not so much the moments limited by age and infirmity. You are fortunate to have known him for so long, but then that makes the loss that much more profound. We never want to let them go, and yet we must. Thinking of you and holding you in our hearts and our prayers,

Lucy and Jerry Hassler

Christopher Ream

May 3, 2005

Denise, Will, Jenny and Kiki,

I am sorry to learn of Victor's death. I suppose it was not a great surprise given his condition when we visited two weeks ago. I'm sorry we were not able to visit with him then; but I treasure the time I spent with Victor at Crooked Corners last November during the election.

I know Victor had always been the Old Man's best friend, and for good reason. Victor was a good, just and honorable man; a true friend to all of our family. Thank you, all of you, for being there for the Reams.

Victor will be missed by all the Reams, by all of Leon County.

.

Sandra Tremaine

May 3, 2005

I did not have the privilege of knowing Mr. Cawthon, but I worked for his son, Henri, at the Div. of Licensing and Henri must have gotten his wit from his father. My prayers go out to the family during this time.

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Donna Cooper Younger

May 2, 2005

What great memories I have of visiting the farm during my summers in Tallahassee and then during my college years. Uncle Vic was a wonderful man, whom I will always hold dear in my heart. We are thinking of you during this sad time. All of you and your families are in our prayers.

Peggy Fox

May 2, 2005

My thoughts and prayers go to Denise and her family. Victor was loved and respected in the community - he will be missed.

Sincerely,

Peggy Fox

Armond Kemp Cooper Schwing

May 2, 2005

Aunt Denise, William, Jenny, and Henri:

I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Victor's death. Being a man of faith and knowing how he lived his life, I am sure he is now in a better place with no illness to keep him from being the person everyone remembers. Certainly, the few memories I have of him are from my early childhood and they are all wonderful. The best thing I can say about him is that to me he was always a gentlemen. I remember his beautiful house with a great porch and an awesome pond. I thought it was the greatest thing that he and Aunt Denise had taught their dog to obey commands in French. All of these are impressions that have stayed with me for over 30 years. As I grew older and found out more about the person he was, I wished I lived closer to him to visit occasionally and get to know him from an adult's perspective. The world has truly lost a wonderful person and I am glad that I knew even just a little bit of him from a long, long time ago. You all have my deepest sympathies.

John & Carmen Obrzut & Sualdea

May 2, 2005

Genny and Charles,

Our hearts and love go out to you and your family.

With our Love, John and Carmen

Laura Dyer

May 2, 2005

As Nelson and Georgette McArthur's youngest daughter, I have many memories of visiting Uncle Vic and Aunt Denise at their beautiful home in Tallahassee. I am so sorry to hear of his death and I know that he will be missed. I was very small the last time I saw him, but remember that he was quite a character and quite charming. I hope to spend some time in Tallahassee soon to see the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Eddie, Laura, Heather, and Brooke Dyer

KATHERINE ROBERTS

May 2, 2005

My thoughts are with the family and especially to one of the children, Henri, who is a former co-worker and friend...my prayers are with you and your family.

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