Obituary of JOHNNIE WARD CASPER

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, April 26, 1994

 Johnnie ''Jake'' Ward Casper, 66, died Monday, April 25, 1994, at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. 
He was a native of Bertie County, N.C. In 1990 he retired as a heavy equipment inspector at Southampton Correctional Center, Capron. He was a charter member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and was the pianist for the Homesteader's Band. He was a member of Branchville Baptist Church and the Valley Pine Golf Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late John and Janie Ward Casper. 
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Phelps Casper; one daughter, Paula Mae Whitehead of Como, N.C.; one son, Gary Paul Casper of Boykins; two brothers, Elton Casper of South Mills, N.C., and Cedric Casper of Boykins; one grandson and one step-granddaughter. 
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, by the Rev. Creston Holloman. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, is handling arrangements. The family will receive friends at the residence, 15361 Broad St., Branchville. 
Edition: FINAL
Page: D3
Copyright (c) 1994 The Virginian-Pilot

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** Narrative summary of the obituary –––

Johnnie "Jake" Ward Casper, 66, of Branchville, a retired heavy equipment inspector and World War II Army veteran, died on 25 Apr 1994 in Franklin.

A graveside funeral service for Johnnie "Jake" Ward Casper was held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, 27 Apr 1994, in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, officiated by the Rev. Creston Holloman.

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JOHNNIE WARD CASPER

The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Tuesday, April 26, 1994

 Johnnie ''Jake'' Ward Casper, 66, died Monday, April 25, 1994, at Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin. 

He was a native of Bertie County, N.C. In 1990 he retired as a heavy equipment inspector at Southampton Correctional Center, Capron. He was a charter member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department and was the pianist for the Homesteader's Band. He was a member of Branchville Baptist Church and the Valley Pine Golf Club. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late John and Janie Ward Casper. 

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Phelps Casper; one daughter, Paula Mae Whitehead of Como, N.C.; one son, Gary Paul Casper of Boykins; two brothers, Elton Casper of South Mills, N.C., and Cedric Casper of Boykins; one grandson and one step-granddaughter. 

A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins, by the Rev. Creston Holloman. Purviance Funeral Home, Boykins, is handling arrangements. The family will receive friends at the residence, 15361 Broad St., Branchville. 

Vital Statistics –––

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| Name  | Johnnie "Jake" Ward Casper                             |
| Age   | 66                                                     |
| Birth | 1927 (estimated)                                       |
| Death | 25 April 1994; Southampton Memorial Hospital, Franklin |
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** Table of Relationships –––

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| Name                       | Relationship                  | Residence                       |
| Johnnie "Jake" Ward Casper | Decedent                      | Branchville (residence implied) |
| John and Janie Ward Casper | Parents (predeceased)         | Not stated                      |
| Shirley Phelps Casper      | Wife (survivor)               | Not stated                      |
| Paula Mae Whitehead        | Daughter (survivor)           | Como, N.C.                      |
| Gary Paul Casper           | Son (survivor)                | Boykins                         |
| Elton Casper               | Brother (survivor)            | South Mills, N.C.               |
| Cedric Casper              | Brother (survivor)            | Boykins                         |
| Unnamed grandson           | Grandson (survivor)           | Not stated                      |
| Unnamed step-granddaughter | Step-granddaughter (survivor) | Not stated                      |
| Rev. Creston Holloman      | Funeral officiant             | Not stated                      |
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** Publication Details –––

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| Field    | Value                |
| Location | Norfolk, Virginia    |
| Name     | The Virginian-Pilot |
| Date     | 26 April 1994        |
| Edition  | FINAL                |
| Section  | D                    |
| Page     | D3                   |
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** Other Relevant Information –––

• Native of Bertie County, N.C.
• Retired heavy equipment inspector at Southampton Correctional Center, Capron.
• Charter member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Department.
• Pianist for the Homesteader's Band.
• Member of Branchville Baptist Church.
• Member of Valley Pine Golf Club.
• Army veteran of World War II.
• Son of the late John and Janie Ward Casper.
• Known by the nickname "Jake."

[Contributed by Bruce Saunders, bs4403@verizon.net]

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