Homegoing Celebration for the well-lived life of Deacon Hosie Casson will go forth at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, 318 North Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Saturday, November 26, 2022, 11:00 a. m. with burial following in the Breda Town Cemetery.  The casketed remains will be presented in the chapel for public visitation Saturday morning from 9:00 a. m. to service time.

ALL ATTENDEES ARE ASKED TO WEAR PROTECTIVE FACIAL MASKS AND TO OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING.

Deacon Hosie Casson peacefully transitioned in his sleep Tuesday morning, November 15, 2022 at The Courtyard of Natchitoches. Deacon Casson was born April 8, 1927 to his parents Mose Casson Sr., and Azalea Courtney Casson. Blessed to live beyond "threescore and ten years" he was the 15th child of 16 siblings and the last remaining of his generation. Known as the eldest member of St. Martha Baptist Church he was a faithful Deacon who loved the Lord and his Church. His life revolved around the Church, family and friends. He was a man of many talents, a skilled carpenter, electrician, and a "Jack of all trades". He is preceded in death by 2 sons, Willie J. Casson Sr. and Hosie Casson Jr., his beloved parents, 8 brothers and 7 sisters. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 22 years, affectionately known as his "Sweetheart" Mary Davis Casson; 2 daughters, Deloris Casson Jones, and husband Carlton of Humble TX and Michelle Morrison, and husband Daniel of Houston, TX. Grandchildren Willie J. Casson, Jr. of Perris, CA; Lashunda Casson of Natchitoches; Shanea Jones and Kendra J. Martin of Houston, TX; Jaleesa Casson-Pratt of Austin, TX; Oraneshia Banks, Xavier Banks, Michael Lynch, and Ashley Corbin of Houston, TX. Stepchildren Charles R. Carpenter, and wife Bridgett of Shreveport; Gladys C. Edwards of Houston, TX; Glenda C. Jackson, and husband Kevin of Natchitoches; Sammy R. Carpenter, and wife Linda of Morrow, LA; Shelia L. Carpenter of Natchitoches; Evelyn C. Thomas, and husband William of Frierson, LA; and Eric L. Davis Sr., and wife Sandra of Orange, TX. Twelve great-great grandchildren, 19 step-grandchildren, and 34 step great-great grandchildren and a legacy of loved nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Truly God blessed Deacon Hosie with good health up until the last year before his death; and his peaceful passing was indeed the last great gift given by God in this world.