Henry was the beloved husband for 67 years of the late Shirley Dunlap Casserleigh; father of Douglas W. Casserleigh (Deirdre), Randy L. Casserleigh (Sue), and Hank G. Casserleigh (Boo); grandfather of Douglas Casserleigh, Jr. (Amy), Tilde C. Fusco (Chris), Bess Casserleigh, Patrick Casserleigh (Mandy), Pete Casserleigh, and Kate Casserleigh Murray (Brian); and great-grandfather of Hunter and Jack Casserleigh, Huck and Will Murray, and Charlston and James Fusca. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Beatrice Washburn Casserleigh.
Henry was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on December 18, 1923. He graduated from Fortier High School and Tulane University, where he received his BA in accounting. He served in the U.S. Navy, and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an auditor for the State of Louisiana, and was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Slidell.
A private graveside service will be held at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery in New Orleans, with a public memorial service to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Henry’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org.
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