RICHARD MICHAEL MCCAULEY, 73, passed away peacefully April 13, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born January 24, 1945, in Worcester, Massachusetts to Claire and Gilbert McCauley. Mike is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Thomas Lavelle McCauley. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Taylor McCauley, and his sons, Gregory Lawrence McCauley and wife, Ashley; Matthew Taylor McCauley; Adam Reid McCauley and wife, Meredith; and Michael Patrick McCauley; six grandchildren, Madison Taylor and Kennedy Ann McCauley; John Clay, Jack Reid, and Simms Claire McCauley; and William Gregory McCauley. He is also survived by his sisters, Mary McCauley Parker and Martha McCauley Kologinczak, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He graduated from Waltrip High School, attended the University of Houston, and was a member of the USMC. He was proud of his military service and a Purple Heart recipient. He then became a sales representative in the medical supply business where he made countless friends throughout the years.
Mike's greatest joy was his family. His warmth and kindness will be dearly missed by his family and all who knew him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the ICU staff at Methodist West Hospital for their compassion and extraordinary care.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in the chapel at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in the honor of Mike may be made to Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
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