Marvin Terrell Caviness

Marvin T Caviness, age 98, of Asheboro died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mr. Caviness was a Moore County native, a graduate and senior class president of Elise Academy and attended Guilford College. He served in the US Navy during WWII aboard the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Cowpens in the Pacific theater. He worked at Cone Mills in Greensboro after high school and on the weekends as a policeman for the City of Greensboro. In 1946, Marvin co-founded Asheboro Plumbing and Heating Company with his beloved brother, Dewey Caviness, Sr., and retired after 56 years at the age of 88. Marvin was considered an unofficial goodwill ambassador of Asheboro and a humanitarian who loved everyone. He was a faithful volunteer in his community. As a devoted member of First Baptist Church for 64 years, many lovingly called him "Marvin the Baptist". His motto was "serve the Lord with gladness." He served in numerous capacities, including Sunday School department director and teacher, Training Union director, deacon and nursery worker. He also served on many committees, including the building, finance, and pulpit committees. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club for 55 years, serving as President in 1968. In 1996, he received the prestigious Hixson Fellow Award from Kiwanis International. His community involvement continued as he served on the Board of Planters National Bank, now First Bank. In 1976, he served as President of the Asheboro/Randolph Chamber of Commerce. Another significant contribution to his community was Marvin's devotion to Randolph Community College. He was a founding member of RCC Foundation and also served on the Board of Trustees. In 2004, he was named director emeritus of RCC Foundation. In 2005, he received the RCC Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award. Marvin loved life! He cherished the loving relationship he and his lovely bride, Helen had for almost 64 years. Spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and most recently his twin great-grandchildren, brought him much joy. Hobbies included: gardening, picking the banjo and playing the guitar, riding his daughters' bicycles, traveling, and making homemade ice cream. Marvin could often be found at Post 45 American Legion baseball games. When at home, he enjoyed watching the Atlanta Braves on TV. Marvin was preceded in death by his brothers, Dewey Caviness, Sr., Harris Caviness, Quinton Caviness and Rev. Howard Caviness and sisters, Geneva Brady and Swannie Dunn. He is survived by his wife, Helen Massey Caviness; daughter, Aileene C. Carroll of Asheboro, son-in-law, Jay A. Carroll of Greensboro, daughter, Terri C. Sexton and her husband Dean of Asheboro; grandchildren, Jay Allen Carroll, II and his wife Anni of Charlotte; Christopher Dean Sexton and his wife Candace of Southport; Jenna Lynn Sexton of Raleigh; twin great-grandchildren, Emerson Catherine and Caviness Holden Carroll of Charlotte; brother, Jennings Caviness of Greensboro; sisters, Glenna Allred of Robbins, Elouise Bray of Chapel Hill, Lena Leonard of Bennett. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 5:00-8:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 12, 2012 at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro with Dr. John S. Rogers, Dr. J.B. Gibson, and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 133 North Church Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or RCC Foundation, 629 Industrial Park Ave., Asheboro, NC 27205 or Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.