George Casey

1954 - 2024

LIMA -- George Edward Casey, age 70 of Lima, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at 3:35 a.m., surrounded by his loving family and dogs.

He was born September 18, 1954, in Lima, to William and Mary (Stover) Casey who preceded him in death. On July 15, 2016, he married Debra Finn Casey who survives.

Also surviving are his daughters: Stephanie (Jose Torres) Casey and Ashly Casey both of Lima; Deb's children: Matthew (Marlie) Walters of MI, Elisha (Dan) Isenbarger of Dunkirk, Carrie (Matt) Huelskamp of Botkins and Amanda (Aaron) Thompson of Toledo; grandchildren: Lillian Torres-Casey, Austin Miller, Jayden Hefner, Cody Spencer, Madelynn Hefner, Eric Isenbarger, Kayla Walters, Maddox Huelskamp, Harper Huelskamp, Dawson Huelskamp and Zander Walters. As well, George leaves the following siblings: Teresa (Eugene) Lamb of Lima, Rebecca (Steve) Garrett, Colleen Miller, Corine Casey and Sean (Shawna) Casey all of Lima.

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren: Jaxon Huelskamp and Annabelle Geraghty, and three brothers, John Michael Casey, Roger David Casey and Richard Eugene Casey.

George was a 1972 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He had been a factory worker and from 2002 until 2016 he owned Paddy Macs. He loved playing basketball and was a great guitar player. He enjoyed playing guitar with his family and friends, especially Greg "Jig" Winkler. He was a Buckeye fan and Browns fan. He was proud of his Irish heritage, having fulfilled a lifelong dream of going to Ireland, being part of the North End Irish and having the honor as the Grand Marshal of the 2023 St. Patrick's Day parade. He was a fan of John Wayne, cowboy movies, and was a movie buff. The Christmas season was his favorite time of the year. He loved his German Shepherds, his really good friends, but most of all, he loved his grandchildren!

Services will begin at 10:30 a..m., on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Eastside Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services with Pastor Steve Finn to officiate. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 1:00-4:00, and 5:00-8:00 p.m., at the funeral home. George's request was for guests to wear casual attire, especially if you have Buckeyes, Notre Dame or Browns apparel.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

George's family wishes to extend their thankfulness to the special people at Touch of Europe, the Keystone Meat friends and the rehab nurses and therapists at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.