Marion N. Cawthorne

Marion N. “Sweetpea” Cawthorne, Sr., 91, of Victoria, VA joined his family in Heaven on May 8, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Betsie Cawthorne; his wife, Louise Whirley Cawthorne; two sons, Marion N. “Marty” Cawthorne, Jr. and Craig S. Cawthorne. He is survived by his children, David L. Cawthorne (Teresa), Chris Cawthorne, Kimberly Cawthorne, Kevin Cawthorne and Ashley Cawthorne; his grandchildren, Melissa Robbins, Melissa Hansen, Diamond Cawthorne, Brittany Morgan, Jacob Midkiff, Tyler Midkiff, Katelyn Cawthorne and David Cawthorne; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Roach, Isabella Roach, Shane Robbins, Mason Robbins, Jason Hansen, Emily Hansen, Noah Hansen, Haven Harris and Harper Harris; beloved sister-in-law, Patricia Wright; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Sweetpea honorably served our country in the U.S. Army. He was a retired machinist, a member of the Victoria Church of the Nazarene and a member of the Sons of the Confederacy. He enjoyed playing his guitar and shooting his guns. He will always be remembered for his great cooking, for the love he had for his family, for the love he had for others and for greeting everyone with a “What’s up Doc”. The family will receive friends Monday May 12, 2025 at Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Drive, Victoria, Va. 23974 from 10am until start of services at 11am. Burial to follow at the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to Central Baptist Church, 57 Merryman Drive, Victoria, Va. 23974. Staples Funeral Home, Victoria, in charge of arrangements.