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Benny Cavender, 85, of Mayfield died on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.
He was a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mayfield. He was a retired employee of Dunlop, a former employee of WoodmenLife, and a U.S. Army veteran.
He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Lynn Cavender of Florence, Alabama; one stepdaughter, Debbie Jenkins of Florence, Alabama; three stepsons, Ronnie of Hartselle, Alabama, Donnie Lear of Mayfield, and Lonnie Lear of Benton; four grandchildren, Laken Miller of Hickory, Logan Lear of Mayfield, Lonnie Lear Jr. of New Hampshire, and Jacqueline Lear of New Hampshire; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma Black; a step brother, Bill Bennett; his father, Virgil Cavender; and his step father and mother, Goble and Sue Goodwin Bennett.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield. Graveside services to follow at 1:30 p.m. at Mayfield Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Ronnie Lear will officiate. Entombment will follow.
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