Carl J. Kavanaugh Jr., 65, of Ligonier, passed away unexpectedly, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at his home.
He was born on Oct. 30, 1949, in Beech Grove, the son of Carl J. and Mary (Poths) Kavanaugh. On Aug. 7, 1971, he married Margery “Margie” Mathew; she survives.
Also surviving are his children: Matthew Kavanaugh, Indianapolis; Allison (Kyle) Lambert, Greensboro, N.C.; his mother: Mary Kavanaugh, Beech Grove; siblings: Carol (Hal) Yeagy, Greenwood; Craig (Mary) Kavanaugh, Plainfield; Christina (Tom) Conway, Indianapolis; and Carla Kavanaugh, Beech Grove; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Carl graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor’s degree in life science. He retired from G and S Products in Ligonier in 2013 following 17 years of faithful service. He was a dedicated family man, and always supported his children in all their endeavors. Carl served on the West Noble School Board and was the school statistician for West Noble High School football and basketball for many years. Carl enjoyed tennis, attending sporting events, was an avid reader, and had a love for history and the sciences.
A funeral service in Carl’s honor will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Ligonier United Methodist Church, Ligonier. Pastor Jill Wright will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery, Ligonier. Family and friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service at the church on Sunday. Memorial contributions can be made to Lifesong for Orphans, Gridley, Ill., or the Ligonier United Methodist Church.
Yeager Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.