Marshall Cawvey
Marshall Cawvey
Graveside services for Marshall Cawvey, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2022 at State Line Cemetery, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Cawvey, long-time West Plains resident, passed from this earthly life on May 4 at the home of his daughter in Fair Grove, Missouri. He was 93 years old and died of natural causes.
Marshall was born and raised in Moko, Arkansas. He met the love of his life, Janet Bridgeman, just prior to being deployed to Korea in 1951. He and Janet routinely exchanged letters during his deployment. He meritoriously served in the armed forces as a combat engineer during the Korean Conflict, earning two Bronze Stars. Upon discharge from the US Army, he married Janet on May 22, 1953 in Salem, AR. They would have celebrated 69 years of marital bliss this month. Together they raised six kids who considered themselves extremely blessed to have Marshall and Janet as parents. Marshall was co-owner of Cawvey Monument Company for more than 30 years before retiring so he could focus on his golf game. He achieved a hole-in-one, a couple of eagles, and “shot his age” several times in his mid-80’s. He and his brother-in-law, Bill Bowling, especially enjoyed beating the two generations of sons, grandsons, and other young people whenever they played together. Marshall was a follower of Christ and member of the First General Baptist Church in West Plains before transferring his membership to the Faith Freewill Baptist Church, Fair Grove, in late 2020. He led a quiet, honest life and was looked up to by many in the community.
Marshall was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil & Lona Mae Cawvey, brothers Hedley and Gerald, sisters Rose and Chris, and children Craig, Sheila, and Marsha.
Survivors include his wife, Janet, sister, Fern Duke, children Von (Jan) Cawvey, Robin (Terry) Torretta, Terri (Brian) Tomlinson, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Seasons Hospice (a non-profit organization), and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Jerry Martin
May 5, 2022 @ 2:55 pm
Sorry to hear of Marshall’s passing, my condolences to Janet and the family! Growing up I spend a lot of time at Uncle Cecil and Aunt Lonas place! I can brag that like Marshall I to was born in Moko! God Bless all the family!
Jerry Martin
Terri (Cawvey) Tomlinson
May 11, 2022 @ 9:09 pm
Thank you so much! ??
Shelley Surface
May 5, 2022 @ 3:49 pm
To all of the Cawvey Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Marshall was a great man, and always had a smile on his face. Don’t you know there is a great reunion going on in Heaven? You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Here is a special hug for you Terri!! Love you my friend!!
Terri (Cawvey) Tomlinson
May 11, 2022 @ 9:10 pm
Thank you!
Ron Duke
May 5, 2022 @ 5:46 pm
We are sending our love and sympathy to Janet and the family. Fern is sorry she can not be there, but age and distance are preventing her from traveling. We have many good memories of Uncle Marsh.
Ron , Margie, and Fern Duke.
Terri (Cawvey) Tomlinson
May 11, 2022 @ 9:11 pm
Thank you! Give Aunt Fern a hug from us! We love you!
Hassel and Alice Vandergriff
May 6, 2022 @ 6:18 am
We are so sorry to hear of Marshall’s passing and pray God’s blessing and comfort for his loved ones.
Terri (Cawvey) Tomlinson
May 11, 2022 @ 9:11 pm
Thank you.
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
May 6, 2022 @ 7:01 am
Mrs. Janet Cawvey, Terri/Brian, Von/Jan, Robin/Terry & Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Marshall. May God comfort, encourage, strengthen, and give each of you peace during this difficult time. All of you will be in our daily prayers/thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Norris/Ivene Cozort
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Terri Tomlinson
June 11, 2022 @ 10:01 am
Thank you!
Mark S Ford
May 14, 2022 @ 4:13 am
My condolences to the Cawvey Family.
Terri Tomlinson
June 11, 2022 @ 10:01 am
Thank you!