James Joseph Casey, Jr., age 76, of White Lake, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Autumn Woods Health Care Facility in Warren. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter: Shelly Casey; his three grandchildren: Sequoia (Dorian) Hill, Alexis Payton, and Anne Marie Casey; his five great-grandchildren: Mekhi Croft, Carter Moore, Dorian Hill, Jr., Ivy Hill, and Diego Taylor; his sister, Mary Janet; and his special friends: Maureen, Terry, and Terri.
James was born October 10, 1944, in Southfield, Michigan, the son of Mr. & Mrs. James and Velma (Watts) Casey. James proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961 until 1966. For most of his life, James worked as a mill operator for several different companies until his retirement. He was also a valued parishioner at St. Patrick Catholic Church in White Lake for many years. In his free time, James could be found working in his garden, hunting, and fishing. He also loved collecting coins and metal detecting.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Velma; his son, William Casey; his brother, John Casey; and his two sisters: Gerry and JoAnne.
On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, James will be taken to lie in state at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 9086 Hutchins Rd., White Lake, Michigan 48386, from 10:00 am until the time of his funeral mass at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Rd., Holly, Michigan 48442.
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