of Sherwood, AR
March 3, 1943 - June 5, 2022
William Franklin Cavenaugh, 79, of Sherwood went to be with the Lord, June 5, 2022. He was born March 3, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Robert Kenneth and Neoma Juaneta Oholendt Cavenaugh. He spent his life serving those around him, as a sailor in the US Navy, as a loving husband and father and as a Baptist minister.
He was preceded in death by Neoma Cavenaugh, Kenneth Cavenaugh, Frances Antrim, Sioney Antrim and Meagan Painter. William is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Connie; daughters, Kim Clingan, Neta Painter, Julie Hefner and Carrie Blankenship; his sons-in-law, John Clingan, Terence Painter, Shawn Hefner and Kurt Blankenship; his grandchildren, Nathanael Clingan, Mallory Clingan, Courtney Clingan, Caleb Painter, Rebecca Painter, Madison Hefner, Luke Hefner, Ella Blankenship, Olivia Blankenship and Ryan Blankenship and his sisters, Fay Massey and Anita Martin.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in William's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital, stjude.org/donate.
Graveside service will be 10:00 A.M., Monday, June 13, 2022 at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery with the Rev. Don Cooper officiating.
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10 Condolence(s)
Jeanie Pierce
Monday, June 13, 2022
Bro. Bill will be missed. I am praying for your dear and precious family to find comfort in our sweet and faithful Jesus as you enter this new chapter of life without him. Many prayers and much love going out to your loving family. Jeanie and Kevin Pierce
Estrellita Painter and Raymond Painter
Friday, June 10, 2022
Our hearts are hurting for you and your family for the passing of your husband, dad, granddad. We love you and miss see you. May the Lord give his peace and comfort during this time in the life of your family. Estrellita and Raymond Painter
Fay Cavenaugh Massey
Thursday, June 9, 2022
My little brother is very special to me. When our mother entered Heaven I became her stand-in and cared for Bill. He will always be more than a brother and one day I will join him and all saints singing praises to our Lord. See you there my brother.
Kim Ross
Thursday, June 9, 2022
Our deepest condolences for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4
The Ross-Lamb family
Anita Cavenaugh Martin
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
My big brother, who was the best big brother any girl could ask for, will be greatly missed. I know with confidence he is in the arms of our Lord & this gives me peace in my heart.
Charissa Painter-Wang
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
We are sorry for your loss, but thankful that he is with his Heavenly Father. We are praying for your sweet family. Love, the Wangs
Amy Mathis
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
My prayers and love are with everyone. Uncle Billy was an amazing man that I truly adore. He will be greatly missed.
Sherry Antrim
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Our love and prayers are with you all! Heaven gained a wonderful man who will be missed by so many but will always be remembered for his love for the Lord and his family! He was such a fun, loving Uncle and always let his love shin through. Hugs and comfort that only God can give at this time and in the days and night ahead of you!
We will see you again Uncle Billy as yes, we do know God as our Saviour!
Toney and Sherry Antrim
Tracey Banks
Monday, June 6, 2022
Lifting you and family up in prayer
Erica Bright
Monday, June 6, 2022
Praying for you and your family love always Erica and Charlee