Autry E. Cauthon II, 59, of Bradford, Ill., passed away at his home on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.

Autry was born on May 31, 1967, in Monmouth, Ill., the son of Autry Efton and Ida Arminda (Larkins) Cauthon. He graduated from Galesburg High School with the class of 1986. On May 3, 2008, he married Sharon Elizabeth Beck in Galva, Ill.

Autry worked as an Assembly Technician Specialist for Great Dane before joining Caterpillar, where he worked as a 2A22 Technician Specialist for 15 years.

Autry enjoyed bass fishing, primarily at the strip mines in Victoria, Ill. He was a die-hard Chicago Bears and St. Louis Cardinals fan and had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Above all, Autry cherished his family and friends, who meant the world to him.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon Cauthon of Bradford; four children, Cassandra (Kuu Jackson) Cauthon of Galesburg, LeaAnna (Antonio Logan) Cauthon of Galesburg, Christopher Cauthon of Fort Stewart, Ga., and Alyssa Cauthon of Bradford; 13 grandchildren; four siblings, Sam (Sue) Cauthon of Galesburg, Tracy (Matthew) Clevenger of Galesburg, Jessie (Larry “JD”) Wilson of Knoxville, Ill. and Hope (Brad Harms) Cauthon of Galesburg; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Autry was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. at the American Legion Post #445 in Bradford, Ill., with retired Pastor Dave Craig officiating. Cremation rites have been accorded.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alyssa Cauthon at Community State Bank, 409 Tenney Street, Kewanee, IL 61443.