Obituary of Michael Preston Cawthon

CAWTHON, Michael Preston, age 74, of Mt. Juliet passed away on March 10, 2022.

He was a wonderful man who will be missed by many. Mike graduated from Mt. Juliet High School in 1966 and then served in the Army for 8 years from 1968-1976 as an x-ray technician and medic. Upon being discharged from the Army, he was employed as an x-ray technician until 1980. Afterwards, he proudly served in law enforcement for 30 years. Mike loved guns and was a firearms instructor. One of his favorite hobbies was arrowhead hunting.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Jessie Cawthon. He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Cawthon; brother, Steve (Terry) Cawthon; children, Michael Shawn (Lisa) Cawthon, Dawn (Scott) Atkins, Maria (Travis) Ivory and Julianna (Matt) Witt; grandchildren, Chase, Tyler, Shae, Shelby, Hayden, Carolanne, Xavier, Tasia, Damon, Devon and Remi; great-grandson, Everett; and niece, Brooke.

The Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 14^th at 2pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet with Brother Scott Moore officiating. The Interment will follow the service at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. The Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 13^th from 4-8pm and on Monday, March 14^th from 1pm until time of service at 2pm at Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet.

Arrangements by Sellars Funeral Home at Mt. Juliet, 2229 N. Mt. Juliet Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122, 615-758-5459, obituary line 615-758-8818, www.sellarsfuneralservices.com.