Harold J. Casey

Jim’s life began on January 24, 1936 in Dowagiac, the son of Harold and Mary Alice (Felner) Casey. He served his country in the United States Army. Jim was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Anders on January 26, 1957 in Pokagon, MI. He worked as a truck driver for Rudy Manufacturing, a foreman for Sundstrand, a production and operations manager for Modine and National Cooper Products and served as a policeman for Silver Creek Township for 13 years. Jim was a member of the Dowagiac Moose, and the National Rifle Association. He loved NASCAR and followed Kyle Busch and enjoyed all sports especially football. He enjoyed wood working, golf and fishing. He loved deer hunting and was very knowledgeable about guns. His loving family includes his wife of 52 years Jean Casey of Dowagiac, his children James Allen ( Tracy) Casey of New Port Richey, FL, Thomas Richard (Lawra Jean) Casey of Niles, Steven Michael ( Chantelle) Casey of Granger, IN, and Jerry Eugene (Kelli) Casey of Dowagiac, grandchildren Joshua, Justin, Matthew, Kasey, Nicole, Christopher, Ashley, Trevor, Collin, Aaron, Alyssa, and Madelyn and great grandsons Richard “R.J.” and William, sisters Janet (James) Sayer of Dowagiac, Ruth, Helen, and H. Jean Casey, all of Dowagiac. Jim passed away on Sunday August 9, 2009 at Borgess Lee Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by an infant brother and his parents. Jim’s family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home where his funeral service will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest in South Wayne Cemetery following the service. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Jim at www.mclauchlin-clark.com