John J. Cauley

John J. Cauley, 84, of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday evening, November 28, 2024, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. 

John was born at home in Champaign County on April 4, 1940, to the late Bart Cauley and Opal Mae (Green) Graves. He was also preceded in death by a son Michael L. Cauley; brothers Don (Becky) Capper, Bart Cauley, Jr., and Robert “Bob” Cauley; a sister Mary Alice (Jerry) Neer; a grandson Kelly Joe Searles; son-in-law Jeffery Lammar Haas; and daughter-in-law Jenny Cauley.

John is survived by his wife Judy A. Cauley; daughters: Darlene Haas, and Evelyn K. (Wesley) Searles; sons: James Cauley, and Ernest E. Cauley; step-sons: David Hawke, Jr., and Carl Hawke; 4 grandchildren: Brandon L. (Misty Young) Searles, Wesley C. Searles, Kelsey J. (Josh) Spicer, and Jordan (Shelbi Henault) Haas; 3 great-grandchildren: Madalynn J. Sanders, Patelyn G. Spicer, and Reed Spicer; 3 brothers: Richard Cauley, William Cauley, and Tim Cauley; 2 half-brothers: Paul Cauley, and Danny Cauley; and many nieces and nephews.

John worked for many years as a farmer and in highway road construction. His love for his animals showed in his deep care given not only to his own but others’ animals along with strays. They always had a friend in John. He loved fishing and all forms of hunting. He so enjoyed being outdoors and enjoying nature.

Dear Dad, Grandpa, Uncle John – you showed us how to love, be devoted, and caring to family. You set the bar high. You are the brightest star in the night sky leading this family.

The family would like to thank the staff at Springfield Regional Medical Center ICU, especially Kelly and Deborah, for the care they provided to Dad.

Friends may call on Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 4-7pm at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, West Liberty. John’s funeral service will be on Friday, December 6, at 10am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Cemetery, West Liberty.

EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME, West Liberty, is honored to serve the Cauley family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com

EJT