~Obituary ~
Erskine A. Casey, Sr. was born September 10, 1930, to Monroe A. Casey and Mozella Taylor Casey in Memphis, Tennessee.
While at Melrose High School he met the love of his life, the late Evelyn Harrison Casey. Erskine and Evelyn were united in marriage on March 3, 1952. From this union evolved four beautiful children.
Erskine served in the U.S. Army doing Korean War as a member of the historical all black 24th infantry regiment (the Deuce Four). Erskine retired as a postal manager after serving 38 years with the U.S. Postal Service. During his tenure, he served as Craft Director and a national officer of the American Veterans Association, The Veterans of Foreign War, The American Legion, and The Corner Club.
Erskine was very active in church. He began his religious sojourn at an early age at Mt. Gilliam Baptist Church under the pastoral leadership of Rev. E. Bates. He later joined Prospect United Methodist Church and the Grace Untied Methodist Church where he was an usher and very active in Sunday School.
Mr. Casey is preceded in death by his late wife, Mrs. Evelyn E. Casey. He is survived by three daughters, Mrs Paula E. Anderson, Mrs. Brenda A. Stevenson, and Mrs. Pamela L. Batts, one son, Erskine A. Casey, Jr and one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Cynthia R. Casey, two sisters Carolyn L. Mathews and DeLois L. Casey, nine grand-children, ten great-grandchildren and one nephew and a host of relatives and friends.
2 Timothy 4: 6-8
6 For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
The family of Erskine A. Casey Sr. sincerely thanks, each of you for your love, prayers, kindness and deeds that you have so graciously shared with us during this time of bereavement. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. We thank you and bless you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Edward
