Peter Willis Cawthon, Jr. "Pete" or "Big Pete", 93, of Hunt, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in a local nursing home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Impact Christian Fellowship, 2031 Goat Creek Road, Kerrville, with Pastor David Danielson officiating. Burial was in Hunt Japonica Cemetery in Hunt, Texas.
Pete was born in Mexia, Texas, to the late Pete Sr. and Virginia Cawthon. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1939 and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU). His studies, however, were interrupted by World War II. Pete proudly and honorably served his Country as First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps, U.S. Army) in the European Campaign. After the war, Pete returned to OU where he earned his Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1949. It was there at OU that Pete met Charlsie McLaughlin, and in 1947 they were married.
Pete enjoyed a successful petroleum engineering career. His first job out of college was with Phillips Petroleum from 1948 to 1950. For the next 27 years, Pete worked for First City National Bank, Petroleum & Minerals Dept., in Houston where he advanced to Senior Vice President. In 1979, he opened a petroleum consulting office in Houston. In the early 1980s, Pete and Charlsie moved to Hill County, Texas, where he continued his private practice. Among other honors, Pete was the President of the Petroleum Club of Houston in 1976.
Pete was a very strong Christian and he was an active member of Impact Christian Fellowship. He was a “doer of the Word”. On a daily basis, he put into practice the scripture that says “Freely you have received, freely give”. Many people in the Hill Country community have been greatly blessed because of Pete's generosity. Translated from the Greek, Peter means “rock” and that word best describes him, as Pete was certainly “solid as a rock”. He was not only a man of character, but Pete was also a man of his word. This tall, handsome, Texan could light up a room with his great sense of humor and magnetic personality. He was an outstanding representative of the Christian faith.
Pete loved music and he especially enjoyed the family gatherings when he and the extended family would sit around and sing songs. He taught the family many good old songs that are sure to be passed down from generation to generation.
One of Pete's fondest memories was his senior year in high school. Pete was the quarterback of the Lubbock Westerners when they won the state championship at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. His hero was his father. As a child, Pete loved to sit with his Dad, Coach Cawthon, on the sideline and cheer on the Texas Tech Red Raider's football team to victory. Many years later, Pete was also there when his father was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Virginia Cawthon; his younger brother, Kelly Cawthon; and a granddaughter, Charlsie Swadley.
Survivors include his wife, Charlsie Cawthon; sons: Peter Cawthon III and wife, Teresa, of Oaxaca, Mexico, Mark Cawthon and wife, Celia, of Pflugerville, and David Cawthon and wife, Nancy, of Hunt; grandchildren: Pete IV, Josh, Rose, Gabe, Christina, Annie, Tim, Chris, Katie and Kellie; great-grandchildren: Micah, Mattie, Lanie, Josiah, Asher, Rye, Amelia, Pete V, Ethan, Sawyer, Christian, Casey, Cathy, Cassidy, Sophie, Richard, Jackson, Aden, Stella, Wesley, Evangeline, Jubilee and Colton; great-great-grand-daughter, Eva. U17
Pete was born in Mexia, Texas, to the late Pete Sr. and Virginia Cawthon. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1939 and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU). His studies, however, were interrupted by World War II. Pete proudly and honorably served his Country as First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps, U.S. Army) in the European Campaign. After the war, Pete returned to OU where he earned his Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1949. It was there at OU that Pete met Charlsie McLaughlin, and in 1947 they were married.
Pete enjoyed a successful petroleum engineering career. His first job out of college was with Phillips Petroleum from 1948 to 1950. For the next 27 years, Pete worked for First City National Bank, Petroleum & Minerals Dept., in Houston where he advanced to Senior Vice President. In 1979, he opened a petroleum consulting office in Houston. In the early 1980s, Pete and Charlsie moved to Hill County, Texas, where he continued his private practice. Among other honors, Pete was the President of the Petroleum Club of Houston in 1976.
Pete was a very strong Christian and he was an active member of Impact Christian Fellowship. He was a “doer of the Word”. On a daily basis, he put into practice the scripture that says “Freely you have received, freely give”. Many people in the Hill Country community have been greatly blessed because of Pete's generosity. Translated from the Greek, Peter means “rock” and that word best describes him, as Pete was certainly “solid as a rock”. He was not only a man of character, but Pete was also a man of his word. This tall, handsome, Texan could light up a room with his great sense of humor and magnetic personality. He was an outstanding representative of the Christian faith.
Pete loved music and he especially enjoyed the family gatherings when he and the extended family would sit around and sing songs. He taught the family many good old songs that are sure to be passed down from generation to generation.
One of Pete's fondest memories was his senior year in high school. Pete was the quarterback of the Lubbock Westerners when they won the state championship at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. His hero was his father. As a child, Pete loved to sit with his Dad, Coach Cawthon, on the sideline and cheer on the Texas Tech Red Raider's football team to victory. Many years later, Pete was also there when his father was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Virginia Cawthon; his younger brother, Kelly Cawthon; and a granddaughter, Charlsie Swadley.
Survivors include his wife, Charlsie Cawthon; sons: Peter Cawthon III and wife, Teresa, of Oaxaca, Mexico, Mark Cawthon and wife, Celia, of Pflugerville, and David Cawthon and wife, Nancy, of Hunt; grandchildren: Pete IV, Josh, Rose, Gabe, Christina, Annie, Tim, Chris, Katie and Kellie; great-grandchildren: Micah, Mattie, Lanie, Josiah, Asher, Rye, Amelia, Pete V, Ethan, Sawyer, Christian, Casey, Cathy, Cassidy, Sophie, Richard, Jackson, Aden, Stella, Wesley, Evangeline, Jubilee and Colton; great-great-grand-daughter, Eva. U17
Peter Willis Cawthon, Jr. "Pete" or "Big Pete", 93, of Hunt, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, in a local nursing home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015, at Impact Christian Fellowship, 2031 Goat Creek Road, Kerrville, with Pastor David Danielson officiating. Burial was in Hunt Japonica Cemetery in Hunt, Texas.
Pete was born in Mexia, Texas, to the late Pete Sr. and Virginia Cawthon. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1939 and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU). His studies, however, were interrupted by World War II. Pete proudly and honorably served his Country as First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps, U.S. Army) in the European Campaign. After the war, Pete returned to OU where he earned his Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1949. It was there at OU that Pete met Charlsie McLaughlin, and in 1947 they were married.
Pete enjoyed a successful petroleum engineering career. His first job out of college was with Phillips Petroleum from 1948 to 1950. For the next 27 years, Pete worked for First City National Bank, Petroleum & Minerals Dept., in Houston where he advanced to Senior Vice President. In 1979, he opened a petroleum consulting office in Houston. In the early 1980s, Pete and Charlsie moved to Hill County, Texas, where he continued his private practice. Among other honors, Pete was the President of the Petroleum Club of Houston in 1976.
Pete was a very strong Christian and he was an active member of Impact Christian Fellowship. He was a “doer of the Word”. On a daily basis, he put into practice the scripture that says “Freely you have received, freely give”. Many people in the Hill Country community have been greatly blessed because of Pete's generosity. Translated from the Greek, Peter means “rock” and that word best describes him, as Pete was certainly “solid as a rock”. He was not only a man of character, but Pete was also a man of his word. This tall, handsome, Texan could light up a room with his great sense of humor and magnetic personality. He was an outstanding representative of the Christian faith.
Pete loved music and he especially enjoyed the family gatherings when he and the extended family would sit around and sing songs. He taught the family many good old songs that are sure to be passed down from generation to generation.
One of Pete's fondest memories was his senior year in high school. Pete was the quarterback of the Lubbock Westerners when they won the state championship at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. His hero was his father. As a child, Pete loved to sit with his Dad, Coach Cawthon, on the sideline and cheer on the Texas Tech Red Raider's football team to victory. Many years later, Pete was also there when his father was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Virginia Cawthon; his younger brother, Kelly Cawthon; and a granddaughter, Charlsie Swadley.
Survivors include his wife, Charlsie Cawthon; sons: Peter Cawthon III and wife, Teresa, of Oaxaca, Mexico, Mark Cawthon and wife, Celia, of Pflugerville, and David Cawthon and wife, Nancy, of Hunt; grandchildren: Pete IV, Josh, Rose, Gabe, Christina, Annie, Tim, Chris, Katie and Kellie; great-grandchildren: Micah, Mattie, Lanie, Josiah, Asher, Rye, Amelia, Pete V, Ethan, Sawyer, Christian, Casey, Cathy, Cassidy, Sophie, Richard, Jackson, Aden, Stella, Wesley, Evangeline, Jubilee and Colton; great-great-grand-daughter, Eva. U17
Pete was born in Mexia, Texas, to the late Pete Sr. and Virginia Cawthon. He graduated from Lubbock High School in 1939 and went on to attend the University of Oklahoma (OU). His studies, however, were interrupted by World War II. Pete proudly and honorably served his Country as First Lieutenant (Ordnance Corps, U.S. Army) in the European Campaign. After the war, Pete returned to OU where he earned his Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1949. It was there at OU that Pete met Charlsie McLaughlin, and in 1947 they were married.
Pete enjoyed a successful petroleum engineering career. His first job out of college was with Phillips Petroleum from 1948 to 1950. For the next 27 years, Pete worked for First City National Bank, Petroleum & Minerals Dept., in Houston where he advanced to Senior Vice President. In 1979, he opened a petroleum consulting office in Houston. In the early 1980s, Pete and Charlsie moved to Hill County, Texas, where he continued his private practice. Among other honors, Pete was the President of the Petroleum Club of Houston in 1976.
Pete was a very strong Christian and he was an active member of Impact Christian Fellowship. He was a “doer of the Word”. On a daily basis, he put into practice the scripture that says “Freely you have received, freely give”. Many people in the Hill Country community have been greatly blessed because of Pete's generosity. Translated from the Greek, Peter means “rock” and that word best describes him, as Pete was certainly “solid as a rock”. He was not only a man of character, but Pete was also a man of his word. This tall, handsome, Texan could light up a room with his great sense of humor and magnetic personality. He was an outstanding representative of the Christian faith.
Pete loved music and he especially enjoyed the family gatherings when he and the extended family would sit around and sing songs. He taught the family many good old songs that are sure to be passed down from generation to generation.
One of Pete's fondest memories was his senior year in high school. Pete was the quarterback of the Lubbock Westerners when they won the state championship at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. His hero was his father. As a child, Pete loved to sit with his Dad, Coach Cawthon, on the sideline and cheer on the Texas Tech Red Raider's football team to victory. Many years later, Pete was also there when his father was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Virginia Cawthon; his younger brother, Kelly Cawthon; and a granddaughter, Charlsie Swadley.
Survivors include his wife, Charlsie Cawthon; sons: Peter Cawthon III and wife, Teresa, of Oaxaca, Mexico, Mark Cawthon and wife, Celia, of Pflugerville, and David Cawthon and wife, Nancy, of Hunt; grandchildren: Pete IV, Josh, Rose, Gabe, Christina, Annie, Tim, Chris, Katie and Kellie; great-grandchildren: Micah, Mattie, Lanie, Josiah, Asher, Rye, Amelia, Pete V, Ethan, Sawyer, Christian, Casey, Cathy, Cassidy, Sophie, Richard, Jackson, Aden, Stella, Wesley, Evangeline, Jubilee and Colton; great-great-grand-daughter, Eva. U17
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