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Edmond, Oklahoma County, OK 
January 13, 1939

Jack Casey, son of Marion and Rebecca Casey, was born Sept. 16, 1875, in Taney county, Missouri. He came to Oklahoma in 1896 and was united in marriage to Nora Pritts Nov. 3rd, 1898. To this union were born four daughters and two sons, one son, Clayton, and two daughters Cleo Barber and Rebecca Burns preceding him in death.

Jack leaves his wife and three children to mourn his absence, Mrs. Lillie Barber of Edmond, Mr. Adolph Casey of Kingfisher and Mrs. Nora Thomas of Lawton. Besides, he leaves ten grandchildren, four brothers James and Martin of Okemah, W. T. Casey of Pryor , and Tom Casey of California; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Crawford and Mrs. Alice Selvey, both of Oklahoma City.

Jack was united with Hopewell Baptist Church in 1918 and was baptised by pastor VanBibber.

He departed this life Jan. 13, 1939.

Beside his immediate family he leaves a host of friends who regret his departure. Jack was a good neighbor; he loved his family and was a good provider. He has been in poor health for the past few years, bearing his sickness with Christian fortitude, always hoping for a return of health.

His funeral was conducted from the Hopewell Baptist church by Rev. E. O. VanBibber, assisted by Rev. Armitage. Singing was lead by Mrs. Louie Gilmore. Burial was in Whisler cemetery, with Baggerley Funeral directors in charge of arrangements.

Source: OKBits Message Board [Dec 2001]