Mr. James “Calvin” Casey, Jr., age 66, of Arab, Alabama passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1957 in Marshall County, Alabama. His parents were James Calvin Casey, Sr. and Farah Sue Hill Casey. He was a lifelong resident of Arab, Alabama. He and his wife, Linda Rinard Casey, have been married for 11 years.
Mr. Casey was employed by C.C. Fabrications in Lacey’s Spring where he worked as a welder. When Calvin wasn’t at his place of employment he could still find projects in and around the house and yard to keep him busy. But with his family and friends he could always find time to sit outside and visit.
Calvin is survived by his wife, Linda R. Casey; sons, James Bradley Casey (Malorie) and Tyler Colton Casey; step-sons, Jeffrey Shady and Stephen Shady; brothers, Kenneth “Sam” Casey (Rita) and Barry “Bear” Casey; and granddaughter, Allie Casey.
Calvin is preceded in death by his parents, James and Farah Sue Casey, siblings, Phillip Casey and Brenda Kinney.
A visitation for Mr. Casey will be on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Family and friends will reconvene at 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Oak/Ruth Cemetery for a graveside service. Officiating will be Josh Garmany.
Pallbearers are Kenneth “Sam” Casey, Barry “Bear” Casey, Jimmy Smallwood, Brad Casey, Tyler Casey and Stephen Shady. Alternate will be Jim Hall.
Arab Heritage Memorial Chapel, directing
