William “Bill” Cauthen, 73, of Tifton passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. Mr. Cauthen will be laid to rest at a later date. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Born October 11, 1951, in Tifton, Mr. Cauthen was the son of the late William “Roy” Cauthen and Miriam Elizabeth McCartney Cauthen. Before retiring, he was the owner of B & R Construction Company in Tifton. He also retired from the United States Army Reserve as a member of the 377th Quartermaster Co. FWD, earning the rank of Chief Warrant Officer III and serving his country with distinction while deployed during Operation Desert Storm.
Mr. Cauthen is survived by one sister, Ellen Godden; and many cousins.