George D. Casey
March 30, 1935 - May 22, 2015
Mr. George D. Casey, 80, of Keota passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. He was born March 30, 1935 at Raven , Virginia to Glen Casey and Claire (White) Casey. He grew up in Virginia where he was educated. George served his country with the United States Air Force for twenty-four years and fourteen days. He moved to Midwest City to begin drilling water wells for eleven years. He married Sylvia Self, July 9, 1989 at Possom Hollow, Oklahoma .They made their home in Panama, Spiro and Tucker. They enjoyed traveling for eight years across country during his retirement which covered most of the lower forty-eight states. George is survived by his wife, Sylvia Casey of the home; two daughters, Louella Waller and husband Jerry of Oklahoma City, Elaine Burkett and husband Wayne of Norman; three step-daughters, Joyce Riley and husband Bud of Sallisaw, Sue Ellis of Shawnee, Mona Penn of Oklahoma City; two step-sons, Arthur Ritter of Newalla, Randall Ritter of Oklahoma City; a sister, Alice Hess of Chillhowe, Virginia; a brother, Tommy Casey of Richlands, Virginia; sixteen grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren. George is preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Claire Casey; a son, Mark Casey; two sisters; three brothers. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at R.E. Shearwood Memorial Chapel with Reverend John Bates officiating. Eulogist will be Reverend Fred Wegert. Pallbearers include Justin Lowe, Wayne Self, Joe Self, Arthur Ritter, Donald Ray Henson, Ande Sconyers. Burial will follow immediately at Keota Cemetery under the direction of King & Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
Mr. George D. Casey, 80, of Keota passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 at his home. He was born March 30, 1935 at Raven , Virginia to Glen Casey and Claire (White) Casey. He grew up in Virginia where he was educated. George served his country with... View Obituary & Service Information