Cecil Raye Cauley was born June 14,1961 to the late Joe E. Cauley, Sr. and Mary Lee Cauley in Jasper, Texas.

Jasper was where Cecil was born and raised, and even though he moved at times, "You could take the boy out of the county, but you couldn't take the country out of the boy!"

Cecil attended J.H. Rowe Elementary, J.H. Rowe Jr. High, & Jasper High School. During his youth, Cecil stayed active in sports. He especially thrived in baseball playing both school and club ball. Cecil graduated from Jasper High School with the Class of 1979. Soon thereafter, he enlisted and served in The United States Army. After serving in the Army, Cecil worked for Temple Inland, Owen Illinois, Pilgrim Pride, Latch Towing, and for "The Family" Wood Business.

Cecil Raye Cauley was preceded in death by his parents, Joe Edward Cauley, Sr. and Mary Lee Cauley; brother, Mike (infant), and sister, Cynthia Renee Cauley.

He is survived by wife, Rachel Cauley, in which they maintained a bond even after amicably separating. He is survived by siblings: Mark Cauley, Joe Jr. (Yolanda)Cauley, and Eileen (Chester) Garrett of Jasper, TX. He leaves to cherish, significant other, Pam Grant. He is also survived by his
children: Cynthia, Dana, Katrell, Cecilla, & Amp; Jerelle. He is survived by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Myeisha, Jomar, Schbrea, Trayvon, Neshia, Markeith, and Keon. He leaves behind a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins,  family, and friends. He was loved and will be greatly missed by many that he touched with his comforting smile and sense of humor.