Service Details
In keeping with Rodger’s wishes no services will be held.
Racine, WI – Rodger V. Cavitt, age 80, passes away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2018, surrounded by family and friends at Ascension-All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI. Roger was born on May 29, 1939 in Mayfield Kentucky to his parents Curley and Lennie(nee: Carman) Cavitt. He graduated from Dunbar High School and later completed a year of Junior College.
Rodger moved to Racine, Wisconsin in 1958 and was employed in many capacitiesby: American Motors, SC Johnson & Sons, A & P Supermarket as a meat cutter and as a Bus Driver for Racine Unified School District. Perhaps he’s best known as the “Friendly Neighborhood Bartender” for almost 30 years at Leslie’s Continental Club at 1118 17th Street. Rodger was proud to be a member of the Racine Pin-Hi Golf Club. He loved the challenge of solving crossword puzzles and playing Sudoku.
Rodger was preceded in death by his parents, Curley and Lennie Cavitt and his brother, John S. Cavitt. Rodger is survived by three brothers: Lorenzo Cavitt and Manual (Helen) Carman all of Mayfield, KY., and Thomas E. Cavitt of South Fulton, TN., one sister: Cora Lowe of Union City, TN., and two cousins: Charles (Minnie) Beadles and Will (Lelar) Beadles, Jr., all of Racine, WI. He also leaves to cherish his memories, special friends: Leslie Rogers and John Harrell, both of Mount Pleasant, WI.
In accordance with Rodger’s final wishes, he will be cremated and not services will be held.
Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Ramona Drane says
My condolences to the Cavitt family
Mrs. Pearl Foots says
Rip from Mrs. Pearl Foots and Family.
Kari Belongia says
You always called me your daughter, you were like a father to me. Your presence will be missed dearly. RIP
Love always your daughter
Kari
O.R.F says
May you rest in peace w/our creator now that he’s taken you home with him. You completed his plans that were laid out for you in life. Now, your acts of kindness towards those you helped in various ways here on earth will be remembered by those who knew you. You were never pretentious and were just you. Thank You for the happiness out brought into my life and many other peoples lives. I Hope we’ll see each other again, only Jesus Christ knows.