Larry Gene Cauthen

1945 - 2019

Larry Gene Cauthen died peacefully at home after a courageous thirteen year battle with cancer.

He was born March 8, 1945 to loving parents, Willie S. Cauthen and William Melvin Cauthen. He grew up in Lancaster, SC and graduated from Buford High School. He attended the University of South Carolina Lancaster campus. He began his career in the metals business with Reynolds Aluminum. After working with several metal companies, he founded Industrial Alloys, Inc. in 1983. After 28 years, he retired in 2011.

He was a member of the Masons and Shriners for 56 years. He served as Master of the Matthews Lodge #461 in 1997. He was a member of Matthews United Methodist Church.

Larry thoroughly enjoyed life and never met a stranger. He loved being with friends and family especially at his home at Holden Beach. He enjoyed golf, football and every kind of fishing. He enjoyed sharing his faith with others and was a friend you could count on.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joye Carnes Cauthen. of Matthews, daughter Kimberly Garner and husband Chris of Weddington, and son Christopher and his wife Sharon of Weddington as well as four grandchildren, Grace Garner, Emma Garner, Anna Cauthen and Ryan Cauthen. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, William B. Cauthen and Danny M. Cauthen.

Although his physical being is no longer with us, his spirit and love will never leave us. His memory, smiles, laughter and love will always be in our hearts.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7 at 1:00 pm at Matthews United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held immediately following the service in the Commons. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Matthews United Methodist Church 801 S. Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105.

Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Funeral Home, Weddington Chapel. An online guestbook is available at www.heritagecares.com.