James "Jimmie" Cavenaugh

Mr. James Milton “Jimmie” Cavenaugh of Wallace, NC, departed his earthly life on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, while at Wallace Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Born on February 10, 1943, he is the son of the late RC and Frankie Louise Hanchey. 

Left to cherish his memory is his wife—Judy White Cavenaugh; children—James Henry Cavenaugh (Kathryn ) of Kenansville, Alice Faye Cavenaugh Stone of Wallace, Amy Beth Cavenaugh of Wallace, Abby Marie Cavenaugh of Wallace; grandchildren—Seth Graves (Echo) of Missouri, Kirsten Hostetler (John) of Missouri, Adeline Cavenaugh of Wallace, Eliza Cavenaugh of Kenansville, Dillon Padgett of Wallace, and April Padgett of Wallace; great grandchildren—Ryder Graves, Ripley Graves, Reed Hostetler, and Tanner Hostetler; siblings—Jeannie Williams (Tim) of Rose Hill and Andy Cavenaugh (Ava) of Wallace; brother-in-law—Jack White of Whiteville; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Cavenaugh was a very special and very wise man, according to many and also had a great sense of humor.  He grew up in the Northeast Community and lived most of his life there.  He worked at J.P Stevens in Wallace for more than twenty years and worked as a solid waste site manager in Duplin County in later life.  His passion was farming which he did most of his adult life in addition to working in public jobs, which exemplified his industrious nature.  After graduating from Wallace Rose Hill High School, he attended NC State.  In all he did he showed a precise nature and would always “listen to learn”. 

A service to celebrate his life is set for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, in the chapel of Padgett Funeral & Cremation Services of Wallace.  Family will greet friends and family at a visitation immediately prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. and at other times at the residence.  Interment will follow the service at Cavenaugh Cemetery.    

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