Paul Edward Cavaness

September 1, 1955 - August 13, 2017

Paul Edward Cavaness, age 66, of Cobden, IL and formerly of the Granite City area passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, August 13, 2017 in the Veteran’s Administration Hospital Community Living Center of Marion, IL. He was born on Tuesday, September 1, 1955 in Granite City, IL the son of Lloyd Leon and Ella Mae (Smith) Cavaness. He answered the call of this nation by serving in the United States Army from 1972 until he was honorably discharged in 1976. In the past he was actively involved with the AM Vet’s, the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and most recent and for many years served as a volunteer at the Marion VA Hospital and the VA Community Living Center. He is survived by his two sons, Shawn Perra and Gregory Perra and his wife, Carolyn all of La Porte, IN; one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Raymond Potts of Granite City, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Carol Cavaness of Marine, IL; one half brother, Harry Cavaness of Marine, IL; four grandchildren, other extended family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Pamela Sue Westbrook. Arrangements for Paul Edward Cavaness have been entrusted to Wilson-McReynolds Funeral Home, 900 N. Court St., Marion, IL. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery of St. with Military honors accorded at graveside. Those wishing to attend the committal service should gather at the cemetery prior to 1:30 p.m. For additional information call the funeral home at 618-993-2131.