Alfred Lafayette Cauble
June 3, 1934 ~ March 31, 2001
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
A native of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Lucy Stevens and Lucius L. Cauble.
He was an active leader with the Boy Scouts, and served as Scout Commissioner for many years. Mr. Cauble served as advisor to the Trading Post for many years and was a recipient of the Founders Award in Scouting and a Vigil Honor Member. He retired from Taylor Environmental Company after 35 years of service. He was a veteran with the US Navy serving on the USS Intrepid. He was a member of Oakley United Methodist Church and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Biltmore Lodge.
Surviving is his loving wife Ann; with whom he would have celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on April 5th; three sons, Butch, Chris and his wife, Anita Cauble all of Asheville and Eddie Cauble of Panama City, Fla.; 5 granddaughters; 1 grandson; a niece and a nephew.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11 am Tuesday in the Oakley United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jack Hileman and Garrick Smith officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
There will be a graveside service Wednesday at 12 noon at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Buncombe County Veterans Council Memorial Team.
The family would like to thank Mountain Area Hospice for the tender loving care they gave to Mr. Cauble during his illness.
Memorials may be made to Boy Scout Troop #22 at Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803, or Mtn. Area Hospice, P.O. Box 16, Asheville, NC 28802.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is in charge of arrangements.
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Ann& Boys,Thinking of you in the loss of your husband and father. I taught the boys at Oakley Elem. and have fond memories of them and you. Also seeing you when you worked at Ivey’s.
Al and I worked together at Taylor for many years. He taught me a lot over those years, and I have learned still more in his passing. He was a good friend, a good man. I’ll truly miss him, but will never forget him. God speed, Lafayette!
We will miss Al more than anyone can know. He was such an inspiration to our scouts. He was truly a hero in our troop. He has left his footprints on our hearts.
Very sorry to hear about your Dad,Butch. You’re in my prayers.
Al was a very wise man,he was very special to me and my troop.I will miss him and he will always have a special place in my heart.
WE WILL MISS AL HE WAS AN ISPIRATION TO US ALL. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. AL WAS A WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN AND HE IS HAPPY AND HEALTHLY ONCE AGAIN IN GODS HANDS. WE ALL LOVED HIM AND WILL MISS HIS SMILING FACE AND WONDERFUL PERSONALITY. HE WAS A BELOVED FRIEND AND SCOUTER. BILL, CRYSTAL, DWIGHT AND DARRELL
Ann, It’s been many years since I have seen your family, but I have a lot of fond memories of our families times together. I am so sorry about Al. We lost moms mother last year to cancer, it is a very rough experience for all. Al was a wonderful person, a lot of fun, and now an angel in the choir. I pray for peace for you and your boys.
Lori Grayson Robinson
Ann,Butch and the rest of the Cauble family,
Al will be surely missed. His courage and love shone thru even the toughest of times. I have learned a lot from each of you. God Bless
WE LOVE YOU ALL!!
Sue and Josh Lillie
Ann and Boys,
I was so sorry to hear of Al’s death. He was such an asset to the community, and was always a great neighbor. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nana Ballard & Pam
To Ann and Family, We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Uncle Al will be dearly missed. He was a very special person and I’ll always remember how good he was to me and the kids on the road. My prayers and Sympathies are with you all. Love Renee
To Ann and Family.
Our sincere condolescences. We are so sorry for your loss.
He was a very kindly and helpfully share experience with all of Us at Taylor, down in Mexico. He was a big friend and we will never forget him. Our prayers for you all.
SANTIAGO ORTIZ
SOCORRO GUZMAN
GONZALO MONSIVAIS
AND ANTONIO ALEMAN.