Clyde Eugene ‘Gene’ Cave

Born Aug. 14, 1937, in Bemis, West Virginia, he was the first born of the late Clyde and Cleo “Glee” (Wilfong) Cave.

On March 16, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland, he married the love of his life the late Alma (Fincham) Cave, who preceded him in death.

Also, preceding him in death were siblings, Clarence and twins Carlin and Catherine Cave.

He survived by his two daughters, Charlotte Richards (Greg) of Elkins, West Virginia, and Carla Dorsch of Simpsonville, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Cass DeBolt (David Gardner) of Valley Head, West Virginia, Corey DeBolt (Tiffany) and Emily Canterbury (Nathan) of Elkins, West Virginia, Bethany Riggleman (Isaac) of Beverly, West Virginia, and Rex Jenkins (Stacie) of Simpsonville, South Carolina; six great-grandchildren, Kyndal Howell, Karsyn and Kory Johnson, KlaraJayn Gardner, Colt DeBolt and Ava Riggleman. All of them had a special place in their PopPop’s heart and were the twinkle in his eye.

Also surviving are two sisters, Charlene Smith of Elkins, West Virginia, and Carolyn Trieber of Shrewsbury, Pennsylania; and one brother, Charles “Chuck” Cave of Dailey, West Virginia, cherished in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Tygarts Valley High School in 1956, Gene left West Virginia for Maryland. He began working at Key Highway Shipyard in Baltimore and later moved onto Bethlehem Steel Shipyard in Sparrows Point, Maryland, where he worked until retiring in 1986 at the age of 48.

After retiring, he and Alma returned to their beloved Randolph County, West Virginia, and opened the G&A Sub Shop in Elkins from 1985 to 1992. All the while, he worked as a rural carrier for the US Postal Service delivering mail from the Glady, West Virginia, Post Office through the Sinks of Gandy. He loved spending time in Bemis, West Virginia, fishing, hunting and relaxing. Gene was an avid dirt track enthusiast.

Along with his wife, he owned the G&A Sub Shop C2 late model dirt track car and loved going to watch his drivers at the local dirt tracks.

He loved his family unconditionally, expected respect, and was there to help them whenever they asked. HE WILL BE MISSED.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Mountain Hospice for their care and compassion, and Mountain Living Community Assisted Living facility for their patience and understanding during the progression of his disease.

The family respectfully suggests in lieu of flowers, to consider making a donation to either Mountain Hospice, 1002 South Crim Ave., Belington, WV 26250 or Mountain Living Community Assisted Living Facility a 1004 South Crim Avenue, Belington, WV 26250 in memory of Mr. Cave.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, from the funeral home chapel, with Rev. William “Wink” Lanham officiating.

Interment will follow in the Brick Church Cemetery at Huttonsville, West Virginia.

The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Clyde Eugene “Gene” Cave.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.