Orange County mourns David Cagle
Published 4:21 pm Wednesday, September 19, 2018
- Randy Strong/The Orange Leader Pam Honeycutt laughs with Constable Pct. 2 David Cagle at the Pinehurst Annual Senior Citizens Labor Day Picnic earlier this month. Cagle passed on Sunday at age 57.
By Dawn Burleigh
The Orange Leader
Orange County Constable Pct. 2 David Cagle passed away Sunday evening unexpectedly at age 57.
Cagle has been Constable since 2012.
Orange County Special Angels Rodeo in a Facebook post said, “The Orange County Special Angels Rodeo family is saddened by the passing of our friend, and supporter, Constable David Cagle. As Orange County Precinct 2 Constable, David and his deputies helped provide security each year for our rodeo and other events. Constable Cagle proudly served his community for many years, having worked with the Port Arthur Police Department, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and Orange County Sheriff’s Officer before being elected Constable. We are proud to have known him and are thankful for his support of our organization. You will be missed, sir!”
US Representative for Texas District 36 Rep. Brian Babin said, “Orange County PCT 2 Constable David Cagle passed away yesterday evening unexpectedly – he was a great friend to our office and never failed to go above and beyond for the residents of Orange County. Our deepest sympathy to his wife Kathy and his family.”
Community mourns local constable
Orange County Economic Development Corporation held its meeting Monday morning at Pinehurst City Hall. Blue tablecloths were draped across the table to honor Cagle.
A man with a big heart and a comforting word, yet tough when he needed to be, Cagle will be missed by friends, family, and citizens.
“Please join me in praying for Kathy and the family of David Cagle during this difficult time. Throughout his law enforcement career, David served Southeast Texas with honor and distinction. May God give you eternal rest, Constable Cagle,” Texas House of Representatives Dade Phelan wrote in a Facebook post.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 19, at First Baptist Church in Mauriceville, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, September 20, at North Orange Baptist Church in Orange, Texas with Reverend Kevin Brown officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Orange, according to his obituary.
