Willie Cavitt Obituary
The family of Willie Cavitt of Metropolis, Illinois announces his passing on August 28, 2026. Willie, born on August 11, 1947, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Willie Cavitt to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie E. Cavitt and Lucille Cavitt (Cole); his daughter Reneé Rush; his grandchildren, Devante Portillio-Rush and Tian Rush; and his sisters, Gustavia and Jean.
He is survived by: his wife Vera Cavitt; his children, Christopher Rush (Keysha) of Davenport, DeMika Rush (Nicole) of Davenport, DeWanda Cannon (Jessie) and T'Erricka Rush; and his grandchildren, Christopher Rush Jr. (Lisa), Kiah Wilson, Mason Boyer, Jonas Ross, Averyon Ross, Devon Rush, Jayshawn Willis, Elizah Rush, DeMika Rush Jr., Deja Rush, J'Terra Burge, Demonte Harper, Alexis Harper, Christion Fidalgo (BriAunna), Aalijah "Lili" Thomas, Jocelyn Hearn, Jewlian Hearn, Jaicey Edwards, Jaida Rush and Aniya Hearn. He is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 14th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Aikins-Farmer-Loftus-McManus Funeral Home (70 Jon St, Metropolis, IL 62960).
