Robert L. Cawthon passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at John Dempsey Hospital. Bob is survived by Carolyn, his wife of 61 years, daughter Karen Cawthon-Gillespie and grandson Zachary Gillespie. He also leaves a sister, Joyce (James) Yurko of Crest Hill, IL and a brother, Russell (Nancy) Cawthon of Burr Ridge, IL. In addition, he has several surviving nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his son David, parents Ovie and Mattie (Dean) Cawthon of Hoopeston, IL, a brother, Harold Cawthon and sisters Barbara (Ronald) Wicoff and Ruby (Ronald) Gudgel.

Bob was born on November 27, 1935 in Hoopeston, IL and attended local schools in Hoopeston. He attended the University of Illinois, the University of Chicago and graduated with a degree in Business from Roosevelt University in Chicago, IL.

After two years of service in the US Army he began a thirty-seven year career with The Hartford Insurance Group, retiring in 1993 as a Senior Executive in the Controller’s Department.

Arrangements are being cared for by the Vincent Funeral Home in Simsbury. There are no calling hours and burial will be at the convenience of the family. Please visit Bob’s “Book of Memories” at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.