G. W. "Dub" Casper

Mr. Casper was born December 17, 1933, in the Lacyville community of Nacogdoches County to parents George and Josie Casper. He had been a lifelong resident of the area and graduated in 1953 from Nacogdoches High School. He was employed at NIBCO in Nacogdoches for 40 years, retiring as a foreman of the machine shop.

An avid fisherman and hunter, Dub also loved watching all sports on television. He was a charter member of Northwood Baptist Church.

His survivors include his wife, Sue Catlett Casper; sons, Marcus Casper and wife Maelena and Rick Casper and wife Janice; daughter, Kim Van Dunk and husband Kris; grandchildren, Angie Russell, Andrea Casper, Kati Van Dunk, Kaylyn Van Dunk, Colton Casper, and Laci Sims; and great-grandchildren, Sawyer Durham and Taylar Casper.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Joe Ollie Casper, Lacy Casper, and Buford Casper; and a grandson, Bradley Casper Swearingen.

Graveside rites have been set for 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at Saints Rest Cemetery, located on County Road 538 off FM 1275 in Nacogdoches County, with Bro. Dock Lazarine officiating.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Cason Monk-Metcalf, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches.

Pallbearers will be Scott Catlett, Chris Catlett, Luke Peterson, Marshall Peterson, Gordon Casper, Jerry Sims, Troy Commander, and Thomas Cooper II. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Bush, Howard Catlett, Al Hebert, Paul Peterson, and Leroy Casper.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Heart to Heart Hospice, 209 Christie Drive, Lufkin, TX 75904-5549.