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Born November 15, 1922, in Midway, Indiana, the son of Alfred and The Reverend Maud (Haynes) Cavnes. Graduated Loogootee, Indiana High School, attended Indiana Central College (now Indianapolis University) before entering the service in World War II. Completed undergraduate degree and graduate degrees at Indiana University and Yale Divinity School following the war.
Predeceased by wife Doris (Williams) Cavnes of Poultney, Vermont. Survived by his son, The Reverend Dr. Richard Cavnes Neese, Lincoln City, Oregon, two granddaughters (Karen Sunseri, West Linn, Oregon, and Kelly Eoff, Portland, Oregon) and three great grandsons, (Austin Goracke, Corvallis, Oregon, and Nico and Rocco Sunseri, West Linn, Oregon).
Taught for three years at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado, and for twenty-seven years at Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, where he was a professor in American History and Dean of Men. Beloved and revered by his family and generations of college students, for whom he was and will forever remain an inspiring, kind and guiding spirit.
Gifts of remembrance can be made to The Max and Doris Cavnes Scholarship Funds at Centre College, 600 West Walnut Street, Danville, KY 40422.
A memorial service will be held in the fall in Danville, Kentucky, to coincide with Centre's homecoming weekend.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Charlie Schomaker
April 24, 2019
It was an honor and a pleasure to have known Dr Cavnes and to have had him a a professor.
May 19, 2015
I can think of so many favors Dr. Cavnes blessed me with during my Centre days. What stands out is him taking me to the airport Sunday a.m. so I could make it to my grandfather's funeral in Maryland that afternoon. One wonderful way for Centre men to honor Max would be to contribute to the Max and Doris Cavnes Scholarship Funds that Centre set up to honor Max and his wife. Chuck Rappaport Class of 1973
May 4, 2015
Will never forget you,Max. Rest In Peace.
Gary Wright '64
Poultney Area St. David's Society
May 1, 2015
Rest in peace, Max.
Our condolences to your family from all your friends in Poultney Area St. David's Society.
Greg Pike
April 30, 2015
There are places you go and people you meet; what you take with you is not the scenery, but the friends you make along the way. Love you Max.
Greg 71'
Charlie Schomaker
April 30, 2015
Rest in peace my friend and mentor.
Centre '67
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