Graveside service with full military honors for SFC (Retired) John McCauley, Sr. will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin, Oklahoma.

SFC (Retired) John McCauley, Sr., 79, of Lawton, Oklahoma passed away Friday, July 17, 2026, at his home in Lawton. He was born on October 15, 1946, in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to Charles and Agnes (Stahura) McCauley. As a young man he went to work on Hershy's Farm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania and met the love of his life Linda Jean Annibali. They were married on November 27, 1965, in Palmyra, Pennsylvania. She preceded him in death in 2012. He was drafted into the US Army in 1974 with began a long and distinguished career. During his time in service, he earned a Bronze Star with "V" Device, Purple Heart w/ Second Oak Leaf, Vietnam Service Medal w/ Two Bronze Service Stars along with many other service awards. After retiring from the US Army, he went on to work various other jobs until he fully retired and just enjoyed life.

He was a family man who loved spending time with his son John, Jr. especially on the golf course. He started John early on the golf course and continued the family tradition with his grandson, Noah, who he had a very close relationship with. John, Sr. will be missed by family and friends.

John, Sr. is survived by his son, John McCauley, Jr., grandson, Noah McCauley and family in Pennsylvania.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com