Cawley, Edward Franklin

Edward Franklin Cawley, 95 of Pembroke, VA departed this life January 3, 2023 in the care of Carilion Giles Community Hospital. Born May 14, 1927 in Newhall, WV, he was a son of the late Burley and Stella Davis Cawley.

Mr. Cawley served first his country, as a staff sergeant in the United States Air Force. Later he would serve his community as a brick mason. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed listening to bluegrass music. Mr. Cawley was devoted to his faith in attendance at Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, VA.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Cawley is preceded in death by his son, Franklin Cawley; and sisters, Louise Mullins, and Iva Lee Colley.

Left to cherish his memory to their hearts are his wife, Margaret Cawley; son, Curtis Cawley (Anita) of Poquoson, VA; daughters, Debra Daughtry of Hampton, VA, and Connie Hotaling (Bob) of Yorktown, Virginia; and several grandchildren.

A funeral service will be conducted Friday, January 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM in Riverview Baptist Church. Funeral services will conclude in the Sunrise Cemetery in Rich Creek, Virginia with military honors. The family will receive friends at Riverview Baptist Church from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM. A guestbook is available to send condolences or share memories by visiting www.kendallfuneralhome.com. The staff of Kendall Funeral Home are honored to serve the Cawley Family.