Muncie Times, Muncie, Delaware County, 15 June 2006 — Page 44

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OBITUARIES

Richard Allen Casey August 17, 1954 April 11, 2006 Richard Allen Casey was born on August 17, 1954 in Muncie Indiana to his loving parents John H. Casey II and Dolores (Brown) Casey. He was the youngest of five children. He departed this earthly life after a brief illness. Richard came to know the Lord at a very early age. As a youth he attended Christ Temple Church. In his adult life he was a member and musician of Faith Center for All Nations. He attended Blaine Elementary School, Franklin Jr. High and graduated from Muncie Southside High School in the class of 1972. Richard was previously employed at Borg Warner, Marhoeffers, Hi- Fi Buys, W13 LOU A.M. Louisville, Kentucky, Ovations and The Muncie Times. At the time of his death he was a Security Officer at IPC International at Keystone at the Crossing. This job gave him his greatest sense of accomplishment because, like father like son he was an Officer of the Law. It also provided him the opportunity to fulfill another dream which was to serve the public. He was named Officer of the Year in 2004 for his outstanding performance and dedication to his job. Richard inspired many by his natural musical talent. He played the drums and formed several bands. His musical ability was appreciated by all. His smooth distinguished voice and creative style made him well known as a D.J. He performed locally, nationally and internationally. He was well known as KC, The KIDD and The Jock that Rocks. In this capacity he used his musical talent and entertainment enterprises to enrich the well being of the community. He was also one of the founders of the Young Men of the Debonair Club of Muncie. Richard met no strangers. He was very charismatic and loved being around people. Through his love and care for others he touched many lives. He truly valued his relationships. It was amazing how Richard was able to maintain constant contact with his friends and relatives over the years. Richards’ most important contribution was the love that he gave to his family. He was a very loving and supporting dad. Richard thought the world of his brothers and sister and he was very proud of them. He was his nieces and nephews biggest fan. His was praised by them as “Uncle Dick”. His love for his family was unconditional. At family reunions and gatherings he was the spokesperson for our immediate family. He was “The Man”. He leaves to cherish his memory a daughter, Tenina Casey, Muncie; a son Richard Casey II (Trisha), Muncie; a granddaughter, Amarriea Barnes, Muncie; a sister, Patricia Casey Pruitt, Ft. Wayne, IN; three brothers, Michael Gorin (Carnice), Muncie; Fred Gorin (Rochelle), Indianapolis, IN; and John Casey III; Eight nephews, John Casey Juanas Casey, Shawn Casey, Travis Casey, Brandon Gorin, Davin Gorin, Chris Hall and Casey Pruitt; Six nieces, Shamell Casey, Erica Davis, Shayla Davis, Brian Gorin, Jada McCallum and Mememda Richardson; ten great nieces and nephews, a godson, J.J. McKenzie (Cayman Islands); and a host of cousins and friends; Special Friends: Dorothy Hart, Geraldine Bums; Willie Dunn, Tony Harris, Larry Hutchison, Roosevelt Jackson Sr. and Jr., Robert Thompson and Keith Wilkerson. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Dolores Casey.

Roy Washington December 7, 1940 March 15, 2006 Roy Washington was bom on December 7, 1940 to Robert and Betty Washington in Muncie, Indiana. He attended Longfellow elementary, McKinley Jr. High and Muncie Central High School. He enlisted in the United States Army and subsequently received an honorable discharge in June of 1962. He married his first wife, Geneva Lindsey and from this union two children were bom, Bobbie Lynn and Roy, Jr. Later on he moved to the West Coast and was employed briefly by the United States Postal Service. Roy earned his morticians license and then worked for several mortuaries in the Bay Area. He met and married Dorothy Frances George and in July 1979, Stephen Paul was born. Roy confessed Christ and was baptized at the Antioch Missionary Baptist church in Muncie, Indiana. He joined the Tme Gospel Baptist church in San Francisco where he was a faithful member until his demise. In 1982 he became the Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge #35 now known as Ujima Lodge #35. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Betty Washington; his brothers: Willie Earnest and Robert, Jr.; his sisters; Nettie B. and Cozzette; and his son, Roy, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, son; Stephen Paul; daughter: Bobbie Lynn; grandson: Roy III and Derrick; brothers: Rev. James Washington, Sr. Lessie, Lemmie D. and his twin Troy; sisters: Dorothy W. Strickland (Wayman), Veretta Kay Smith (Irving); nieces: Darlene, Karen, Dyvonne, Kim, Jeanette, Courtney, Christy, Sue and Myisa; nephew: Rev. James Washington, Jr., Leon and Way man, Jr., several great nieces and nephews along with numerous other relatives and many close friends. Roy was a man of great humor but reliable with his word. He’ll truly be missed by all who knew him.