Johnson Ray Cavender Obituary (1951

Ray Cavender, 69, of Griffin, Georgia departed the mortal realm peacefully on March 10, 2020 at his son’s home. Born at his parent’s home on Feb. 22, 1951, he lived in Spalding county his entire life, where he surrounded himself with family and friends. A proud member of UAW local 882, he worked for over 30 years at Ford’s Atlanta Assembly plant until its closure, where many of his union brothers knew him affectionately as “Jughead.” Preceded in death by his father JC Cavender, mother Dora Mae Pittman Murphy, his infant son Jonathan Carl, older brother James Michael Cavender, and beloved younger brothers Terry Lamar Cavender and Randy Eugene Cavender, he is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years Robbie Widing Cavender; his son and daughter-in-law Dr. George A. Cavender and Kelli Cavender (nee Durand) of Athens, GA; his daughter and son-in law Jennifer Cavender Pucko and Charles M. Pucko Sr. of Taylorsville, Ky; his two precious grandchildren Valerie Pucko and Charles Pucko Jr., his sister and brother as well as a multitude of nieces, nephews and other relatives. According to his wishes, his ashes were interred at Mt Carmel Methodist Church Cemetery in a private ceremony, and an Irish wake/ celebration of life will be held for family and friends. (Location and time to be scheduled in the near future due to concerns surrounding the current Covid-19 pandemic.) In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery Maintenance Fund, 7477 Mt. Carmel Road, Gay, GA 30128. For online condolences please visit haistenmcculloughfuneralhome.com. Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Road, Griffin is in charge of arrangements.