Mr. Nelson Ray Casey

December 13, 1925 - March 7, 2016

Mr. Nelson R. Casey, 90, of Canon, GA passed away peacefully on Monday, March 07, 2016, at his home with his beloved daughters and wife at his bedside. Mr. Casey was born on December 13, 1925, in Canon, GA, son of the late Jack Lee and Lula Cole Casey. He served as Probate Judge for 28 years and was an avid and active cattle and poultry farmer. Mr. Casey was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in WWII and a member of Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Douglas (Doug) Nelson Casey and two brothers, Odell Casey and James Casey. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Polly Martin Casey; daughters, Melinda Casey of Canon, GA and Leanne Casey of Lavonia, GA; and sister, Jackie Reynolds of Canon, GA and many devoted nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church at 4:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 with Rev. Furman Lewis, Rev. Tim Taylor and Dr. Harold Rhoades officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Pruitt Funeral Home from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday evening and from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. on Thursday afternoon prior to the service. The family is at the home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to Gaines Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Sherry Eason, 2160 Black Snake Road, Canon, GA 30520. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.