Andrew Jackson Causey

Andrew Jackson Causey, Jr, PE, of Austin, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on Saturday, August 29, 2020. He was at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care Hospital Temple, Texas when he passed into Eternity. He was born in Liberty, MS, on December 11, 1922. Andy, as he was known by family and his many friends, is survived by his three children and their loving spouses: Andrew J. Causey III and wife, Diane Storm Causey; Lynn Erin (Causey) Entrican and husband Mitchell Wade Entrican; and Micah Neel Causey and wife Gina Kim Causey. Andy was blessed with ten wonderful grandchildren: Anisha Diane Causey, Andrew William Causey, Amber Dawn Tonry, Anthony Wayne Causey, Abigail Diane Entrican, Isaac Ryan Entrican, Ethan Stuart Entrican, Korey Neel Causey, Tate McDermott Causey, and Quinn Hayden Causey. Andy also has four great grandchildren: Daria Nicole Capuchino, Rylan Walker Causey, Addison Sage Causey, and Jovi Dawn Tonry. He graduated from the Midshipmen’s School at Columbia University, NYC, as one of the 21,000 new Naval officers that were graduated during the war. As a US Navy Veteran of World War II, he served as an officer on board several minesweeping ships. He was in the Ulithi Lagoon at the end of the war with 600 ships lined up for the invasion of Japan had they not surrendered. His last command as a Lieutenant J.G. was on the YMS-336 ship commanded from Hong Kong. After the end of the war, Andy spent time along the coast of China helping to oversee the clearing of mines from the harbors along the Chinese coast. Once he returned from the war, Andy attended LSU and received a degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering. Eventually, he went to work for LTV being on the design team for two of the Navy’s fighter jets, the F-8 Crusader and the A-7 Corsair. Later Andy worked at Midcontinent Supply as a mechanical engineer. Andy’s last residence was at Parson’s House Austin until recently. He enjoyed his dining tablemates, Jim and Carl, and the many other kind friends and caregivers. The family has decided that funeral services will be delayed until a later time once the Covid-19 virus threat has subsided.

Andrew Jackson Causey

December 11, 1922 - August 29, 2020