Patrick Cave
1981 - 2013
Patrick Cave
1981 - 2013
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BORN
1981
DIED
2013
Patrick Cave Obituary
COLUMBIA – Patrick Kemp Cave passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2013 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 6952 St. Andrews Road, Columbia, SC.
Patrick was born May 29, 1981 in Greenville, SC and was a gift from heaven for his parents. He was the son of Bob and Toni Cave and was a tremendous joy to his family and friends. Patrick was a free spirit and thoroughly enjoyed life. He was a 1999 graduate of Irmo High School. He served his country in Afghanistan in 2010 with the Florida National Guard in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He most recently spent two years working for a private contractor in Afghanistan.
He is survived by his wife, Kasey G. Cave of Greenville; his parents, Toni and Bob Cave of Columbia; his children, Arista Noel Couture and Layton Kemp Cave of Columbia. He is also survived by his grandmothers, Louise M. Cave of Columbia and Bebe D. Kemp of Walterboro. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved him dearly.
The family invites you to join them immediately after the service at their home at 525 Brookshire Drive, Columbia, SC. Caughman-Harman Funeral Home, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.
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June 25, 2013
Bob and Toni Cave - I was the assistant principal when Patrick attended Leaphart, and I am so sorry to hear about his accident. I extend my thoughts and prayers to you.
Marquett Martin
June 19, 2013
R.I.P. Patrick I remember the good times shared working in Afghanistan on base.
Henryk Zaleski
June 12, 2013
Rest in peace Patrick.
June 9, 2013
Bob and Toni, I am so sorry to hear about Patrick. I did not know anything about this until Genia told Jennings. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy. I think of your family quite often. Love Gwennie and family
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June 7, 2013
To Toni, Bob and the entire Cave family,
The Cave family has always been an important part of our family. Your pain is our pain. Your loss is our loss.
Please know that that you are in our hearts and thoughts at this very sad time.
with love,
The entire Novit and Siegel family of Walterboro- Herb Novit and family, Jackie Novit gluckman and family,Paul and Jayne Siegel and family, Gale Siegel Messerman and family, Penny Siegel Blachman and family, Nancy Siegel Cofield and family
June 7, 2013
Our deepest, heartfelt condolences on this tragic loss. Herb and Tina Novit
June 7, 2013
Dear Louise and family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Frank Marvin, Mary Alice Marvin Dyal,& Rae Edmondson
Nancy Chastain
June 7, 2013
Toni and Bob, I am no very sorry for the loss of your son. I also have just one son and I can't imagine losing him. I see outside that the angels are crying for Patrick's celebration of life. I hope you will find peace with your friends and family. Hugs to you both.
Sara Langley
June 6, 2013
The Caves, you have my condolences and will be in my prayers. I love you Kasey.
Ray Roberson
June 6, 2013
Bob & Toni,
Jo and I are sorry for the loss of Patrick. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the children. May God comfort you through this sadden time.
Ray & Jo Roberson
Heidi Willard
June 6, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to Patrick's Children and all of his family.
June 6, 2013
You are in our hearts and prayers. May God be with you in this difficult time. Jim, Melodie and George Lamprinakos
Michael Hart
June 6, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Cave I'm keeping you all in my prayers. After I moved out of the neighborhood, I lost track of everyone. I just found out yesterday, and I'm sorry to hear about Patrick.
Chris, Michelle, Hannah, & Rebekah Cheatham
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God grant you peace and comfort.
June 6, 2013
Dear Louise M. Cave,
Our Thoughts & Prayers are with you and your family.
Frank Marvin, Mary Alice Marvin Dyal,and Rae Edmondson
Brad Baughman
June 6, 2013
You were more then a friend you were family. You will be missed.
Mike Ebert
June 6, 2013
Toni & Bob,
Marie and I want you to know you are in our prayers, I still rember when you brought him home.
Susan Helms
June 6, 2013
Our prayers are with your family.
For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud
June 6, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Patrick Kemp Cave our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Patrick. And to Patrick it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during Operations Enduring Freedom while serving in the U.S. Army. Patrick, you served with honor and distinction; we bid you a sad farewell. You Patrick be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Patricks's family and loved ones.
Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
John Adams, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
June 5, 2013
Words are so inadequate, but I wanted to tell you that I am so sorry for your loss. Will be praying for you in this difficult time.
Sue Adams
Diecy Brennemann
June 5, 2013
Patrick was a delight to know. He was charming. We will remember him fondly.
Lynne & Gene Rhodes
June 5, 2013
Toni and Bob..Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and will keep you in our hearts and prayers during this most difficult time. I feel so blessed that I had the honor of being Patrick's GodMother, something I will treasure all my life....We love you and are here if yall ever need us.
Much Love
Lynne and Gene Rhodes
David & Bethany Marion
June 5, 2013
Bob & Toni,
David & I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be praying for your comfort & peace during this unbelievably difficult time.
Sandra Gibson
June 5, 2013
Toni and Bob, I am deeply sadden to hear about the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you all.
Paige Riley Kilbourne
June 5, 2013
Dear Toni & Bob,
I am so sorry to hear of Patrick's passing. May God comfort you and give you peace during this time.
Paige Riley
Heather Byrd
June 5, 2013
My condolences to you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Katie Harrison
June 5, 2013
Toni and Bob, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I know that Patrick and his children are the world to you. My thoughts and prayers are continually with you and your family during this tragic time, and I am wishing you peace and comfort.
Barbara Wessinger
June 5, 2013
Cave Family,
I took care of Patrick at Chidlren's World. He was such a charmer. He is also friends with my soninlaw and daughter. Todd and Elizabeth Howell loved that boy and will miss him alot. He has been out to the farm to celebrate different things with us and was always such a joy. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Barbara Wessinger
Natalie Bauknight Browder
June 5, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Carla Vega
June 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Thinking and praying for you, Layton.
Vega family (classmate at school)
Constance Drakeford
June 5, 2013
Toni, my heart is saddened to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray God's comfort be upon you.
Judy Hughes
June 5, 2013
To all of Patrick's family are deepest sympathy. Thanks to each of you and to him for his service to our Country.
Bob and Toni it's been a long time since we seen you, however we will always be connected by the strong bond our parents had. Please know we care.
Marion and Judy Love Hughes, Greenville, SC
Brenda and Jim Rainey
June 5, 2013
Toni and Bob,you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.
Marsha Adair
June 5, 2013
Kasey and Mr. and Mrs. Cave, I am so sorry about Patrick. He was one of my great customers at Moseley's. I was blessed to have known him. My prayers and thoughts are with you for now and always.
Janna Bottsford
June 5, 2013
This is such a tragic loss of a great person. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. God received another angel way too soon. I was privileged to have had his presence in my life.
Jack Boylston
June 5, 2013
Bob:
We are very saddened over this news. I guess the only time i saw patrick since he was a small child was at Uncle Maurice funeral. You, Tonee,Aunt Louise, and the all are in our prayers.
It has been too long since I've been Caved. We need to fix that.
Jack & Nancy
Terria C. Williams
June 5, 2013
Toni, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you at this time.
Diana O'Bryan
June 5, 2013
Bob and Toni I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time and the days ahead. May the Lord comfort you as only He is able.
Matthew Lucas
June 5, 2013
My condolences go out to the family in this tough time. I have nothing but good memories of time spent with Pat. The family will be in our prayers.
Stephanie Mangan
June 5, 2013
I wish I had comforting words that I could say to you. Do know that I'm thinking about you and the love you gave to Patrick. You'll never get over it, but as time passes the sting will gradually ease. I love you.
Valerie Railey
June 5, 2013
Bob and Toni,
I'm so sorry to hear about Patrick! Your family has been in my thoughts and prayers! He was blessed to have you as parents! Give Arista and Layton a hug from me.
Love, Valerie Railey
Heather & Shane Smith
June 5, 2013
There is no greater loss than that of a child. But know that Patrick will never be lost in love and memories and he will live in our hearts forever. Our deepest sympathy's and prayers go out to Toni, Bob and Patrick's children. May God's enduring love give you comfort in your time of grief. May He bring you peace and begin to mend your broken heart. We love you all.
Heather, Shane, Jason, Isabella, Gabriella, and Peyton
Gena & Wilbur Miles-Odom
June 5, 2013
Toni & Bob, You are in our thoughts at this deeply sad time. Our prayers are with you, Arista and Layton.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
June 5, 2013
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jackson Sharpe
June 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy to all of his family and friends. Patrick was an awesome man and I feel honored to have had him in my life.
Vikki Petrone
June 4, 2013
What a blessing it was to have known you. I will forever be greatful for the friendship you extended, the countless smiles you inspired & the laughter that was shared. You were like a son to me, yet it was I who learned from you....From my family to yours may it be known that we love you!
Revonda Jeffcoat
June 4, 2013
Bob and Toni .... I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Patrick's passing. I so remember babysitting him and what a great child he was and I always enjoyed coming to watch him for you guys . He was so sweet and such a precious little boy . I will never forget him .... Please email me when you can I would love to stay in touch with you both .... Love and prayers and many, many hugs! May God Bring you comfort at this time and in the coming days ,weeks , months and years ahead . My email is [email protected]
Gary Brightwell
June 4, 2013
Bob & Toni, We were so deeply saddened to hear the news about Patrick. We are thinking of you so much and saying prayers. Much love to you and the children, Gary & Charlie (Walterboro, SC)
Danny & Sandra Riddle
June 4, 2013
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
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