Andrew Fletcher Cauthen, 82 of Collinsville, IL passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, peacefully at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born July 31, 1943, in Montgomery, AL to the late George Fletcher and Margaret Eleanor "Peggy" (nee Green) Cauthen. Because of his father's military career and later calling as a preacher, Andrew and his family lived all across the United States and even enjoyed time in Melbourne, Australia, where he graduated from high school at the age of seventeen.

Andrew attended Abilene Christian University and went on to lead a storied career spanning over 60 years, having held positions from salesman, Sales Manager, and VP of Sales & Marketing to Executive Vice President, COO, CFO, President, and CEO of various companies across different industries. Andy most recently retired on December 31, 2025, having served as President of PlanNet Marketing for the past ten years.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Kay Cauthen, and son-in-law, William ("Trey") Oxley III. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen "Kathy" (nee Anderson) Cauthen,  whom he married April 16, 1982; daughters: Elizabeth "Liz" Ann  Oxley and Katherine "Kate" Cauthen Osmond (Tyler); one grandchild, Ace Cauthen Osmond; two brothers: David Green Cauthen (Denise) and Michael Flynn Cauthen (Vickie Lynn).

In accordance with his wishes, Andrew will be cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Charitable donations are suggested in his memory to PlanNet Cares, a foundation that provides essential needs for women and children who are living in shelters, of which he served as a board member, and the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, an organization dedicated to finding a cure for pulmonary fibrosis through leading research and clinical trials.