LELAND — Warren Dale Cavenaugh, 73, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 19, 1947, in Jacksonville to the late Evelyn and Willie Cavenaugh.
Warren graduated from White Oak High School in 1966. Following graduation, he attended Durham County Technical College, where he earned an associate degree as a draftsman. In 1968, Warren joined the U.S. Navy and served on the aircraft carrier USS Forestall as a radio technician for the A-7 Corsair II Jets. He worked for Cape Fear Engineering for over 20 years. Warren was a master in Tang Soo Do, teaching for many years, making lifelong friendships.
Warren is survived by his brother, Gary Cavenaugh, and his wife, Denise, of Surf City; nephew, Austin Cavenaugh, and his fiancé, Courtney Mohn, of Surf City; special aunt, Ann Aman; significant other, Linda Dyches; along with numerous cousins and friends.
Warren was a very loving and kind soul and will forever be missed.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 3, at Sea Lawn Memorial Park, Hampstead. Pallbearers will be Tom Ables, Andy Mills, Caleb Hill, Heath White, Morgan Sisk, Craig Newkirk, Baxter White and Jeff Serens.
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