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SHREVEPORT, LA - Services celebrating the life of Charles "Chuck" Cason will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4736 Lyba Street, Shreveport, LA. Officiating will be Father Francis Kamaua, Father Rothell Price and Father Thomas John Vadakemury.
Visitation and Vigil will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Heavenly Gates Funeral Home. Omega Memorial Service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
Chuck departed this life on Monday, March 28, 2011. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Walter and Shirley Cason and brother and sister Vernon Cason and Yvonne Cason Mathieu. He is survived by his wife, Gwendolyn Toney Cason, son Craig Anthony Cason (Patty), daughter Lekisha Cason and grandchildren Chase, Nicholas and Alexandra; 11 nieces, 19 nephews and a beloved former daughter-in-law Shelia Hebert Cason.
Pallbearers are Roy Jackson, Abner Hedgeman, Fred Moss, Jr, Jesse Coleman, Pete Anderson and Earnest Poole.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 4736 Lyba Street, Shreveport, LA 71109-6217.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Cason
Reginald Abrams
March 24, 2022
Still think about Chuck; he was a kind gentleman; I always miss his organizational skills at the festival; my prayers are with you all. Reggie
Minnie Lois Key
April 16, 2011
Gwen and Craig, My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May memories be cherished and Love remain in your hearts. Love and Prayers.
Minnie Lois Key
LULA BRADFORD
April 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 6, 2011
My deepest sympathy to your family. Your loved one is at peace in God's memory. May the God of all comfort bless and bring you peace.
~ W. Robinson
Virginia Adams
April 5, 2011
April 6, 2011
Please know that Mr. Cason was one of the most wonderful people I have known or worked with. He was a true gentleman, kind and helpful. I was privileged to work with him for a short period at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport. May the peace of our Lord be with you and your family always.
Pam Ebarb
April 5, 2011
I'm so very sorry to hear of Mr. Cason's passing. He was such a gentleman! Your family will be in my prayers.
Lee A. Brown
April 4, 2011
As time passes and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Johnnie Ware- Barnes
April 2, 2011
"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning". You are in my thoughts and praying for your strength.
Jules Jernigan
April 1, 2011
To Many people, and in many ways, your husband made a difference. May your memories and the very sense of his presence be a comfort to you now. Alice, Jules and Theresa Jernigan & family.
April 1, 2011
We are praying God's strength upon you. May His peace that surpasseth our understanding comfort you.In His Name, Betty & Beryl Cowthran
March 31, 2011
Chuck and I worked many years together. He was a very kind and compassionate man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Gus and Olga Guerra
Lola B May
March 31, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Johnson
March 31, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 30, 2011
To my former Instructor, Mrs. Gwen Toney Cason; I have you to know that we to share with you in the transition of Mr. Cason. May God continue to keep his loving arms around you and your family! He is Able! We Love you! Be Blessed! Ms. Tonnie Johnson
Toni Shirley
March 30, 2011
Chuck was one of the nicest men I have ever or will ever meet. I worked in association with him for over twenty-five years. He was honest and caring. He looked out for others. I came to have such brotherly love for him. I know he is in a better place, but I also know how much he will be missed.
Johann Odom
March 30, 2011
Aunt Gwen, Craig, and Lakisha, We are lifting the family up in prayer during this time. We all have fond memories of our dear uncle. In deepest sympathy! Love Johann & Ramona Odom and Family
Joe Jernigan
March 30, 2011
In your time of sorrow may it ease your pain to know that others are thinking of you.
Roland and Frances Antoine
March 30, 2011
Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
March 30, 2011
To: Gwen, Craig, Lekisha
Chuck was a MOUNTAIN of a man.
I love you all and will be praying for you.
Cherri
Janet Conn
March 30, 2011
Gwen and Family: My prayers and thoughts are with you. Time does make the days better for you, and God will see you through it all.
Love,
Thelbert Eden
March 30, 2011
May it be some comfort to you now to think how many lives your loveone touched with kindness...how many hearts remember him with love.
WITH SYMPATHY
Thelbert Eden
Mary Chauvin
March 30, 2011
Gwen and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Cason was such a kind and gentle man and we will miss seeing him in Church but we know he is with the Lord. May our heavenly Father give you comfort at this difficult time.
Mary, Dennis, Melissa, Andrew and Chris Chauvin
Dean Jeffries
March 30, 2011
Gwen Cason and Family: At this hour of
breavement, my prayers are with you. And
believe me, there will be better days ahead.
Fr. Thomas John, Schumpert
March 30, 2011
Loving Cason family
Please be sure that my prayers and thougths are with you all during this time of grief. I love you all and pray that God will give you the courage to face the current situation and keep you all safe and sound. May Charles Cason rest in peace and may Jesus grant him eternal glory for ever. Amen
Felecia Cooksey
March 30, 2011
To the Cason Family, Please know that you'll are in my prayers during this difficult time, and I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Chuck was such a kind, caring and loving man. He was such a joy to be around and always had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will always be remembered. Stay strong and may your hearts be filled with your wonderful memories.
Love,
Felecia
Patricia Johnson
March 30, 2011
Gwen and Family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. We love you and we pray that God will continue to bless and keep you. Pat, Rickey and Family.
Larry Clark
March 30, 2011
To Gwen and family: My prayers and love are with you all. Sorry about your loss. Your former neighbor, Larry Clark, Atlanta, GA
Betty R Williams-Tisby
March 30, 2011
Ms Cason:
Sorry to hear of your loss...I was one of your students at Herndon High School back in the 60's...I now live in Louisville Kentucky but keep in touch with my family in Louisiana. May GOD put his loving arms around you and the family and hold you close during these trying times in life.
Alice Walker
March 30, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Reginald Abrams
March 30, 2011
Chuck was the type of person we all aspire to be. He could look adversity in the face and smile. Even in his last days he was an inspiration to us left behind. Remember all the good times and great sense of humor. We will be praying for you. Reggie
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