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Kenneth Cassada Obituary

GASTONIA - Kenneth Bowlyn Cassada, 82 passed away May 3, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Danville, Virginia on September 16, 1934 to the late Toy Acree Cassada and Bertha Brown Cassada. In addition to his parents he was preceded by several sisters and a special nephew Tony Cassada.

He was a retired from Crompton & Knowles, Charlotte, He was a U.S. Air Force veteran; and he attended St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Joan Martin Cassada; son Randy Cassada of Dallas, daughters Robin Bradshaw of Kings Mountain, Teresa Gray and husband Jack of Denver; three grandchildren, Megan Bradshaw-Detter and husband Justin Detter of Gastonia, Devan and Landon Gray of Denver; one great-granddaughter, Cora Detter of Gastonia; brother, Bob Cassada and his wife Dot of Danville, Virginia, sister, Florence Stowe of Dry Fork, Virginia.

A private memorial service will be at a later date.

Condolences may be made to www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com.

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Gaston Gazette on May 6, 2017.

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Paula Brown

May 20, 2017

Joan I am sorry. Ken was a special person and will be missed. You are in my prayers.SvrPr

Tiffany

May 8, 2017

My condolences to your family . May God comfort you during your time of sorrow.

AC

May 8, 2017

May the God and father of Abraham be with you as we await the fulfillment of seeing Abraham offspring filled the earth like the stars in the heavens. Genesis 15:5,6.

May 6, 2017

Ken was a wonderful man he was my boss at a&e he was not only my boss but he was a great friend my prayers to his family I am so proud to call him my friend he will be truly missed HEAVEN HAS A NEW ANGLE BEN WARD

Thayne Brigman

May 6, 2017

Prayers for The Cassada Family, Ken is in God's hands now. I have fond memories of Ken and I working as a great team at C&K. He will be remembered forever~

Cindy Shelton

May 5, 2017

Joan ,Robin, Teressa, Randy & family, All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Kenneth "Bowlyn" was a wonderful brother and uncle with a kind and loving heart. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Love and Prayers Florence & Cindy

Chyrel Dibble

May 5, 2017

My condolences to you and your family Robin

Paula Brown

May 5, 2017

All of you are in my prayers. Ken was a special friend.

Libby Granigan

May 5, 2017

You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Judy & Odiel Verbrugge

May 5, 2017

Robin, Randy & Teresa we are so sorry for your loss. He was a great uncle and he will be dearly missed . Hold on to your memories to help you through this difficult time.

Michele Wiltfong

May 5, 2017

Prayers for you, Robin, and your entire family. Mr. Cassada touched many lives and he will be a legacy in this world through you, Megan and Cora! Love you!

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