Elmer E. Cavender, age 76 of Charleston passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Eastbrook Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.Elmer was born on August 28, 1943. He was the son of the late James Leon Cavender and Orpha Slater Cavender. He was also preceded in death by infant sister, Marlene Cavender. He was a 1961 Graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He retired from Trojan Steel Company after 30 years of service. Before his illness he was an avid deer and turkey hunter and enjoyed spending time with his father watching baseball and horse racing. He loved all sports and especially the West Virginia University Mountaineers. One of his last conversation was asking the date and time of the next Mountaineers Basketball Game. Elmer was a loving and devoted father, son, brother, uncle and companion.He is survived by son, Michael Todd Cavender of Charleston; sisters, Carol Martin and husband Art, Drema Underwood and husband Floyd; beloved companion, Lois Boggess and Fur Baby, Rascal; nephews, Jeff Underwood and wife Kim, Kevin Underwood and wife Cathy and nieces Mary Martin-Snead and companion Robert Kilpatrick and Vicki Watts and husband Kevin. He is also survived by 10 great nephews and nieces. Funeral Services will be 1:00 PM Monday, February 3, 2020 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff Underwood officiating. Visitation with the family will be one hour prior to services, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico.