Calvin Louis Kavanaugh, Sr. was born on April 1, 1948 in Jeffersonville, Indiana to his late parents, Leslie E. Kavanaugh and Florence B. Kavanaugh.  He attended Jeffersonville High School, and retired from ICI Powder Plant.  He was also a beloved employee at the Ken Ellis Senior Center.

He leaves to mourn his six children, Michael J. Glover, Calvin Kavanaugh, Jr. (Lorie), Calvin Green, Eric D. Green, Farrah C. Cramer (Charles) and Travis A. Green (Brenetta); six siblings, Leslie Kavanaugh (Teresa), Dorothy Roberts, Bennetta Palmer, Janet Walker, Yvonne Williams and Kearn Kavanaugh; Twenty Six grandchildren; Fifteen great grandchildren; special friend, Ramona Marshall and a host of Nieces, Nephews and other family members.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie E. and Florence B. Kavanaugh; and his brother, William Kavanaugh.