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Billy McCaslin Obituary
April 3, 1937 November 16, 2023
Billy McCaslin passed away November 16, 2023. He was married to Nellie Juanita McCaslin for 67 years. Born April 3, 1937 in Bakersfield, CA to Bill and Geneva, he was the eldest of his 4 siblings Donny McCaslin, Jack McCaslin, David McCaslin and Barbra McCaslin.
In 1954 he met his future wife Nellie at Minter Field after a softball game. Shortly after they got married in a small church in Buttonwillow on April 2, 1955. Billy and Nellie were married for 67 years and had three sons Larry, Jerry and Garry. In 1956 Billy started the McCaslin Harvesting and then in 1957 McCaslin Trucking, he then went on to make BJ Farms in 1978 and shortly after M&M farms. He grew a small farming empire and loved to farm in his later years, he farmed over 1000 acres.
Billy loved to go to church and loved to talk about God. In any encounter he tried to share his wisdom and love for God. One of the biggest characteristics was making people laugh, it was something he did daily through jokes and puns. He lifted tense, sad moments and always had a joke up his sleeve. He has 8 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandson.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents William and Geneva McCaslin, his 3 brothers Donny, Jack and David, his 2 sons Larry and Jerry, and his wife of 67 years Nellie Juanita McCaslin.
Billy was blessed by the Lord. He was wise, kind, loving and funny, he was selfless and he had a passion for Christ. His favorite scriptures were Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledging Him and He will direct your path.
Billy's Funeral service will be held at the Shafter Mennonite Brethren Church on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 9:00am. Graveside will follow at Shafter Memorial Park. Peters Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
It was Billy's wish that any memorial tributes be made in the form of a donation to Hoffmann Hospice.
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Ray & Leslie Whitesell
February 14, 2025
Bill & Juanita McCaslin,
I was blessed to have been a witness to see and be a recipient of their Love. This couple was a powerhouse for GOD. They showed unconditional love to all that they met. My family and I were privilege to be a witness to hear Juanita sing and play the piano and very lucky to have Bill be the Usher at church. He was a quiet man but mighty in the kingdom wisdom he shared to all that would listen. I miss them both. Till we all met again. Love The Whitesell Family
Denise Christy
December 4, 2023
Garry , I´m so sorry you have had so much loss this last few years.
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