James Deward Casson

James Deward Casson, age 82, a resident of Ooltewah, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2006 following a brief illness. A veteran of WWII, he served with the 8th Air Force in England and was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1289 and American Legion Post 93. He was retired from Red Ball Freight Company. His parents, Eddie B. and Mamie Murray Casson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeane Cannon Casson of Ooltewah; one son, Tony R. Casson and wife Cindy of Killen, AL; one daughter, Nancy J. Diegel and husband Archie of Ooltewah; grandchildren: Heather Casson of Killen, AL, and 1st Lt Joshua and 1st Lt Vickie Casson and great-granddaughter Evie of Fort Walton Beach, FL; and one sister, Edwina Dill of Cleveland. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor David Graves officiating. His family will receive friends from 5:30 ? 8:00 p.m. Monday at Ralph Buckner Funeral Home.