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Robert CAWLEY Obituary
Age 81, of Springfield, formerly of Urbana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on
Friday, April 8, 2022. He was born on August 2, 1940, in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of the late Emory and Minnie (Hawkins) Cawley.
Robert received his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University and his Master's
Degree from Xavier University. He began his teaching career at Southwestern City School
District and was a basketball coach at Franklin Heights High School. He later moved to Urbana and taught at Urbana University, where he was also the Athletic Director. At Urbana University, he started as the assistant coach before becoming the head coach of the men's basketball team and he also coached baseball. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye's fan and enjoyed nothing more than his family vacations at Sunset Beach.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty (Taylor) Cawley; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie (Cawley) and Carlos Rodriguez and Jill (Cawley) and Steve Tincher; grandchildren, Derek (Dawn) Tincher, Claudia (Caleb) Rodriguez-Spencer, Andrew (Mikenna) Tincher and Olivia Tincher; great-granddaughter, Brooklynn Tincher; siblings, Norma Jean Sturgill, Leon (Darla) Cawley and Estella (Red) Morrison;
sister-in-law, Gertrude Esterline; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Monday, April 11, 2022, from 5-7p.m. at Walter & Lewis Funeral Home, Urbana. A celebration of Robert's life will be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Urbana United Methodist Church with Pastor Jim Lillibridge officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Urbana United Methodist Church or Shriners Hospitals for Children. Condolences may be expressed to his family by visiting
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Richard Burns
January 22, 2023
Just found this but wanted the family to know I was thinking of them. Love and prayers to all.
Linda Lukac
December 22, 2022
So sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. He and Betty were great friends of the Lester and Eleanor Baum family. Our prayers are with you. Linda Baum Lukac
JAMES D. WEST
November 7, 2022
Coach Cawley recruited me to play basketball at Urbana University. I graduated in June 1986. He was always there for me at all times. He made a huge difference in my life as a father figure, mentor, and role model. I Thank him constantly and I truly appreciated him being a part of my life.
Aimee
May 18, 2022
I worked alongside Bob in the Education department at UU. He was always kind, gentle, and encouraging.
What a legacy.
Blessings to your family as you reflect and grieve this loss. May you be drawn to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ because of this life well lived.
Mary Anne (Giampetro) Rodgers
May 2, 2022
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mark Vaughn
April 25, 2022
I had the privilege of playing basketball for Coach Cawley at Urbana University in the early eighties he was such a nice man and would help you with anything, he would always send me and family a Christmas Card each year. Rest in Peace Coach C. You will be missed.
The Martin Radosevic Family
April 20, 2022
Rest In Peace, Bob! Than you for all that you did for me during my four years at Urbana University! Condolences to the entire Cawley family!
Holt Brothers Plumbing, Heating and Air
April 15, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to your family on the loss of Bob. We pray that God will give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Tracey (Denbow) Nordahl
April 14, 2022
Cawley Family- So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. What a truly kind man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd Murgatroyd
April 13, 2022
Bob was a great man he loved UU. Prayers to the family RIP Coach
Aileen McLaughlin horch
April 13, 2022
Sending my deepest love and sympathy to all of you. What a tremendous loss.
Mark Stoll
April 12, 2022
What a good man ! Bob hired me as the Head Womens Basketball Coach in the early 80s. I had the privilege and pleasure to work along side of Coach.
I learned a lot of basketball, but, more importantly, I learned many life lessons, that have been with me for nearly 50 years. My condolences to the Cawley Family.
Rest In Peace Coach,
Mark Stoll
Dottie McGill
April 11, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Warren Elliott
April 11, 2022
Class is a difficult thing to find and once you find it you never forget it!
Coach Robert Cawley was and will always be 1st class in my book. Thanks for playing an important part during my time at Urbana College and in my life.
Warren Elliott
Jim Coyne
April 9, 2022
As a member of Coach Cawley´s Urbana College Baseball Team in 1974, we were blessed with the guidance of one of the most dedicated people that a person could ever wish for. His dedication and hard work ethic is an example for all to take note of. I am blessed to be able to call him my friend. His Family and all of us that knew and played for him will forever have a Guardian Angel on our shoulders and it is our turn to relay all the love and support he gave to us, to others. You know that is all he would ask for! Rest In Peace Coach and please save me a spot on your new team.
Jim Coyne
Darlene Baker
April 9, 2022
May the peace that only God can give us surround you (Betty) and family.
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