Rev. Clyde Cauthen Obituary in N. Charleston at The Low Country Mortuary

Rev. Clyde Cauthen

7/1/1936 - 11/14/2019

Obituary For Rev. Clyde Cauthen

Rev. Dr. Clyde Cauthen, son of the late Rev. Vertis C. and Gertie Ola McNeely Cauthen, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Life Care Center of Charleston, SC. He grew up in Tradesville, SC and was a member Rose Hill Baptist Church. He went into the Navy where he served in the Navy Nuclear Submarine Force (FBM) for 26 years. He was a Master Chief Petty Of-ficer E-9 assigned to the Fleet Ballistic Missile Submarine USS Wood-row Wilson SSBN624B. Rev. Cauthen earned a bachelor of arts degree in religion and theology from Charleston Southern University. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. He served as associate pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Charleston, SC and specialized in youth ministry. His funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at Em-manuel Baptist Church, 1440 Folly Road in Charleston. He will be laid to rest in Ft. Jackson national Cemetery, Columbia, SC. The wake service for Rev. Cauthen will take place on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at the funeral home from 4:00 Pm to 6:00 PM. Rev. Cauthen is survived by his wife Jessie Shannon Cauthen of Lancas-ter, SC his daughter, Dr. Cassandra Shannon Mitchell (Sheldon) of Ra-leigh, NC; Barry Jones (Bonnie) of Greenwood, SC ; Raynard Shannon (Pam) of Simpsonville, SC; Lamar Shannon (Tanya) of Atlanta, Geor-gia. His siblings preceding him in death include: Bertha Mae Cauthen; Zulee Cauthen (William) Johnson; Elliott Cauthen; and Louis (Katie) Cauthen; George Washington (Lucille) Cauthen and Vertis Cauthen; His surviving siblings include Authur Eugene (Whykiea) Cauthen; and Ester Lee (Cliteus) Ryan. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Emanuel Baptist Church Youth Department in honor of Rev. Dr. Clyde Cauthen. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at: www.lowcountrymortuary.com.

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11/19/2019

Lisa

My condolences to the Cauthen family. I pray God continues to comfort and strengthen the family during this time of bereavement. May the many cherished and loving memories of Clyde continue to comfort his family and friends. A comforting promise is stated at Psalm 147:3 "He (GOD) heals the brokenhearted; he binds up their wounds." May you all have calming and pleasant thoughts during this time.
11/18/2019

Nick Nichols

To the Cauthen Family, On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Clyde’s passing. We grieve with you on the death of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Clyde, who earned his 'fish' when he qualified in submarines, will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!! MCPO(SS)/Rev. Clyde Cauthen US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired Now on Eternal Patrol Sailor Rest Your Oar Your Shipmates Have The Watch Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate Charleston Base Submarine Veterans Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret. Base Chaplain
11/18/2019

Lucy Wilson

Dr. Mitchell, We would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this time of grief. Know that God will provide. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Department of Education and Child Development, Shaw University Dr. Lucy Wilson
11/18/2019

Renata Dusenbury

Dr. Mitchell, On behalf of the Office of Academic Affairs at Shaw University, our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of bereavement. Please know we have you and your family in our prayers. Dr. Renata Dusenbury Vice President for Academic Affairs Shaw University
11/17/2019

The Mitchells

We consider ourselves very lucky to have known Pop C, and privileged to have such a kind man as our stepfather . He could relate to people from all walks of life, and he was an empathetic man. We will miss this gentle giant!
11/17/2019

Lula J. Hartwig

My family & I would like to extend our condolences. Bro. Clyde was family as I've known him since childhood. We shared a lot of memories together. He was very dedicated to his service to God and to serving his country. Heaven has gained another angel. We're praying that God will continue to give your family strength for the journey. IHS, Rev. James F. Herbert & family.
11/16/2019

M.E. Reed

Where does MERCY begin for one who was never right within... Someone who hid misdeeds, vindictiveness and an array of sins? There was the appearance of honor and righteousness he chose to show... Yet, who the man behind the mask was God truly did know! I pray he did ask God for MERCY before his last breath... And that someday he can be forgiven if only in death.
11/16/2019

John E. McMillan

Repentance is the only way to obtain everlasting life. May God have mercy on his soul...