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MARTIN DUDLEY, 58
Martin Dudley Cason, 58, of Gainesville, passed away June 19, 2017 at the E.T. York Haven Hospice Care Center in Gainesville after an extended illness. Dudley was born on January 23, 1959 in Lake City, Florida, and is the son of Franklin Delano and Lillian Martin Cason. He attended Columbia High School, class of 1977.
He is survived by his parents, sister, Delan Cason Etheridge, Fort White, FL., and niece, Della Katharine Crone (Andrew), Greensboro, N.C.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 4200 NW 90th Blvd., Gainesville, Florida, 32606, or to Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, 4300 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, Florida, 32608. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 3596 S. HWY 441, Lake City, FL, 32025. Please leave words of comfort for the family at
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Memories and Condolences
for Martin Cason
MICHAEL WHITEHEAD
June 30, 2017
Mrs. Cason, sorry to hear about your loss, of a good person, Dudley. God is still in charge/control.
June 28, 2017
sorry for your loss class of 1977 Steve Maples
Jimmy Disbrow
June 27, 2017
My thoughts and prayers for the Cason family. Dudley was an awesome person and will be missed by all.
Al "Gator" Levings
June 26, 2017
To Mr. and Mrs. Cason and Delan,
I Was sorry to hear of Dudley's passing. May God Bless you all through this very difficult time.
Janet Staten
June 25, 2017
Sorry for your loss, Class of 1977
Curtis Lashley
June 24, 2017
My condolences to the Cason family. I have many fond memories playing together on the ball field in our youthful days. He was a great teammate and competitor. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Randy Waldron
June 24, 2017
My best friend in high school, many great times together, especially on the golf course. My prayers are with the Cason family at this difficult time.
June 23, 2017
Prayers for Mr. & Mrs. Cason and Delan.
David Danielson
June 22, 2017
Thoughts and prayers are sent for Dudley and the Cason family.
Cindy Mccormick Blackwell
June 22, 2017
Prayers to the Cason family. So sorry for your loss. Dudley was a such a sweet person, and my classmate. He will be missed.
Tammy Tonti (St John)
June 22, 2017
I knew Dudley from CHS Class of 77. He was such a nice guy. My sincerest condolences go out to his family. I pray that The Father will bless Dudley's family with His peace... that profound peace which passes all understanding. See you on the other side, Dudley.
Andrea Griffith
June 22, 2017
He was such a nice person when he would come see me at Labcorp. I'm so sorry to hear he was ill and has passed to be with our Lord. My condolences to the family that is left behind.
Gwynn Cochran Virostek
June 22, 2017
So sorry to hear about Dudley. He was a good friend growing up. May you rest in peace Old Friend.
Betty Koon
June 21, 2017
So Sorry to hear about Dudley. My prayers are with you, Lillian. Love to all the family.
Joan & Bruce Stevens
June 21, 2017
To the whole Cason Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, that you may each find Comfort and Peace as you grieve the loss of your beloved Dudley. RIP Dudley.
Buddy Hair
June 21, 2017
So sorry for your loss Delan and your family may god bless you and your family through these difficult times.
June 21, 2017
I considered Dudley my best friend in elementary school and often thought of him to this day. My heart goes out to Mr and Ms Cason and Delan. May peace be with you.
Cheryl Joye-Shiver
June 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Cheryl Joye-Shiver and June Joye
E W Downing
June 21, 2017
So sorry for the family loss, prayers be with the Cason family
Bobby Simmons
June 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during these difficult times. God bless you all.
Karl Plenge
June 21, 2017
Praying for you all at this time.
The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home
June 21, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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