Nathan Lee Casey was the son of John Casey and Tabitha Rosella (Flint) Casey of Greenbrier, Doddridge County, West Virginia. Lee Casey began work early in his life as a pipeline walker for 14 years for South Penn Oil Company and Hope Natural Gas. His income contributed to the support of his mother and younger siblings when his father died suddenly a few days after the birth of Lee's youngest sister.
While roaming the West Virginia countryside for his employers, Lee discovered his true calling: to bring the word of God and Jesus Christ to others. He began pursuing this calling as a lay minister for the Methodist Church in 1915. He returned to school in 1914 at the West Virginia Wesleyan Academy and later graduated in 1923 from West Virginia Wesleyan College with an A.B. degree.
Lee Casey married Lulu Madge Randolph, a teacher who had studied at Broaddus College, in 1922 in Clarksburg, WV, after several years of frequent correspondence by letters. They became the loving parents of Virginia Lee (Casey) Gleason, Ernest Randolph Casey, and Joseph Howard Casey.
Ordained a Deacon by the Methodist Conference in 1924 and an Elder in 1926, Lee's appointments included Methodist churches in Buckhannon, Charleston, Dunbar, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington, and Lumberport, West Virginia. He was a frequent revival meeting speaker, and in retirement continued to preach as a guest minister. He held a prayer meeting in his home every morning from the beginning of his ministry until the last days of his life.
Lee and Lula retired to Salem, WV, where they lived with their son Ernest and attended the Salem United Methodist Church. A strong advocate of raising his own vegetables, Lee and son Ernest grew corn and green beans on a large plot next to the home. They also enjoyed playing horseshoes, a pastime Lee's six grandchildren were able to enjoy with him. Lee became a widower when Lula passed away in 1969.
A good and faithful servant of the Lord, Nathan Lee Casey passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 1971.
By: AnneMGleason, Granddaughter
________________________________________________________
THAT'S N.L. CASEY
If while walking down some street,
By chance a special man you meet,
Who stands so tall - whose dignity
Is like some great majestic tree -
That's N. L. Casey!
And when he stops to take your hand,
And smiles, it's then you'll understand,
Why we who know him love to be
A part of such good company -
That's N. L. Casey!
No timid soul, this stalwart man,
He speaks for God where'er he can,
And when he makes that final round
There's many a star will grace his crown -
That's N. L. Casey!
So, at Thanksgiving time you see,
We're grateful for such men as he,
And in our prayers, from day to day
We'll thank the Lord he came our way -
Yes that's N. L. Casey!
Poem By: Paul McCoy, a friend
About 1963
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SUNDAY EXPONENT TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Sunday Morning, November 7, 1971
Page 1
Rev. N. L. Casey Dies At Salem
SALEM - Rev. Nathan Lee Casey, 84, a Methodist minister for 43 years before retirement in 1957 and a resident of 56 Oak St., died Friday night at his home following a brief illness.
He had served churches at Shepherds Chapel, Charleston, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington and Lumberport from 1947 until 1957.
He was educated in Doddridge County Schools and received his AB degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1923. Before receiving the call to preach, he worked for the South Penn Oil Co., and the Hope Natural Gas Company.
He was born Aug. 23, 1887, near Miletus, Doddridge County, a son of the late John and Tabitha Flint Casey. On Aug. 28, 1922, he married Lulu M. Randolph, who died Dec. 28, 1969.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest Casey, at home, and the Rev. Joseph Casey, Logan, and one daughter, Mrs. George (Virginia) Gleason, Springfield, Mo; two brothers, James E. Casey, Salem, and Guy Casey, Rt. 2, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Steele, Copin, Mrs. Grace Bise, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Iva Flanigan, Rt. 2, Salem and six grandchildren.
Remaining active throughout his retirement, the Rev. Mr. Casey held many evangelistic meetings, conducted many funerals, filled many pulpits during absences of regular pastors, and attended and participated in more than 41 summer camp meetings at Mountain Lake Park, Md.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at the Harbert Funeral Home, Salem, Sunday from 2 p.m.until 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Monday.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tennis Painter officiating.
The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Interment will be in the K. of P. Memorial Park at Salem.
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While roaming the West Virginia countryside for his employers, Lee discovered his true calling: to bring the word of God and Jesus Christ to others. He began pursuing this calling as a lay minister for the Methodist Church in 1915. He returned to school in 1914 at the West Virginia Wesleyan Academy and later graduated in 1923 from West Virginia Wesleyan College with an A.B. degree.
Lee Casey married Lulu Madge Randolph, a teacher who had studied at Broaddus College, in 1922 in Clarksburg, WV, after several years of frequent correspondence by letters. They became the loving parents of Virginia Lee (Casey) Gleason, Ernest Randolph Casey, and Joseph Howard Casey.
Ordained a Deacon by the Methodist Conference in 1924 and an Elder in 1926, Lee's appointments included Methodist churches in Buckhannon, Charleston, Dunbar, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington, and Lumberport, West Virginia. He was a frequent revival meeting speaker, and in retirement continued to preach as a guest minister. He held a prayer meeting in his home every morning from the beginning of his ministry until the last days of his life.
Lee and Lula retired to Salem, WV, where they lived with their son Ernest and attended the Salem United Methodist Church. A strong advocate of raising his own vegetables, Lee and son Ernest grew corn and green beans on a large plot next to the home. They also enjoyed playing horseshoes, a pastime Lee's six grandchildren were able to enjoy with him. Lee became a widower when Lula passed away in 1969.
A good and faithful servant of the Lord, Nathan Lee Casey passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 1971.
By: AnneMGleason, Granddaughter
________________________________________________________
THAT'S N.L. CASEY
If while walking down some street,
By chance a special man you meet,
Who stands so tall - whose dignity
Is like some great majestic tree -
That's N. L. Casey!
And when he stops to take your hand,
And smiles, it's then you'll understand,
Why we who know him love to be
A part of such good company -
That's N. L. Casey!
No timid soul, this stalwart man,
He speaks for God where'er he can,
And when he makes that final round
There's many a star will grace his crown -
That's N. L. Casey!
So, at Thanksgiving time you see,
We're grateful for such men as he,
And in our prayers, from day to day
We'll thank the Lord he came our way -
Yes that's N. L. Casey!
Poem By: Paul McCoy, a friend
About 1963
********************************
SUNDAY EXPONENT TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Sunday Morning, November 7, 1971
Page 1
Rev. N. L. Casey Dies At Salem
SALEM - Rev. Nathan Lee Casey, 84, a Methodist minister for 43 years before retirement in 1957 and a resident of 56 Oak St., died Friday night at his home following a brief illness.
He had served churches at Shepherds Chapel, Charleston, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington and Lumberport from 1947 until 1957.
He was educated in Doddridge County Schools and received his AB degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1923. Before receiving the call to preach, he worked for the South Penn Oil Co., and the Hope Natural Gas Company.
He was born Aug. 23, 1887, near Miletus, Doddridge County, a son of the late John and Tabitha Flint Casey. On Aug. 28, 1922, he married Lulu M. Randolph, who died Dec. 28, 1969.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest Casey, at home, and the Rev. Joseph Casey, Logan, and one daughter, Mrs. George (Virginia) Gleason, Springfield, Mo; two brothers, James E. Casey, Salem, and Guy Casey, Rt. 2, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Steele, Copin, Mrs. Grace Bise, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Iva Flanigan, Rt. 2, Salem and six grandchildren.
Remaining active throughout his retirement, the Rev. Mr. Casey held many evangelistic meetings, conducted many funerals, filled many pulpits during absences of regular pastors, and attended and participated in more than 41 summer camp meetings at Mountain Lake Park, Md.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at the Harbert Funeral Home, Salem, Sunday from 2 p.m.until 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Monday.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tennis Painter officiating.
The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Interment will be in the K. of P. Memorial Park at Salem.
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Nathan Lee Casey was the son of John Casey and Tabitha Rosella (Flint) Casey of Greenbrier, Doddridge County, West Virginia. Lee Casey began work early in his life as a pipeline walker for 14 years for South Penn Oil Company and Hope Natural Gas. His income contributed to the support of his mother and younger siblings when his father died suddenly a few days after the birth of Lee's youngest sister.
While roaming the West Virginia countryside for his employers, Lee discovered his true calling: to bring the word of God and Jesus Christ to others. He began pursuing this calling as a lay minister for the Methodist Church in 1915. He returned to school in 1914 at the West Virginia Wesleyan Academy and later graduated in 1923 from West Virginia Wesleyan College with an A.B. degree.
Lee Casey married Lulu Madge Randolph, a teacher who had studied at Broaddus College, in 1922 in Clarksburg, WV, after several years of frequent correspondence by letters. They became the loving parents of Virginia Lee (Casey) Gleason, Ernest Randolph Casey, and Joseph Howard Casey.
Ordained a Deacon by the Methodist Conference in 1924 and an Elder in 1926, Lee's appointments included Methodist churches in Buckhannon, Charleston, Dunbar, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington, and Lumberport, West Virginia. He was a frequent revival meeting speaker, and in retirement continued to preach as a guest minister. He held a prayer meeting in his home every morning from the beginning of his ministry until the last days of his life.
Lee and Lula retired to Salem, WV, where they lived with their son Ernest and attended the Salem United Methodist Church. A strong advocate of raising his own vegetables, Lee and son Ernest grew corn and green beans on a large plot next to the home. They also enjoyed playing horseshoes, a pastime Lee's six grandchildren were able to enjoy with him. Lee became a widower when Lula passed away in 1969.
A good and faithful servant of the Lord, Nathan Lee Casey passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 1971.
By: AnneMGleason, Granddaughter
________________________________________________________
THAT'S N.L. CASEY
If while walking down some street,
By chance a special man you meet,
Who stands so tall - whose dignity
Is like some great majestic tree -
That's N. L. Casey!
And when he stops to take your hand,
And smiles, it's then you'll understand,
Why we who know him love to be
A part of such good company -
That's N. L. Casey!
No timid soul, this stalwart man,
He speaks for God where'er he can,
And when he makes that final round
There's many a star will grace his crown -
That's N. L. Casey!
So, at Thanksgiving time you see,
We're grateful for such men as he,
And in our prayers, from day to day
We'll thank the Lord he came our way -
Yes that's N. L. Casey!
Poem By: Paul McCoy, a friend
About 1963
********************************
SUNDAY EXPONENT TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Sunday Morning, November 7, 1971
Page 1
Rev. N. L. Casey Dies At Salem
SALEM - Rev. Nathan Lee Casey, 84, a Methodist minister for 43 years before retirement in 1957 and a resident of 56 Oak St., died Friday night at his home following a brief illness.
He had served churches at Shepherds Chapel, Charleston, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington and Lumberport from 1947 until 1957.
He was educated in Doddridge County Schools and received his AB degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1923. Before receiving the call to preach, he worked for the South Penn Oil Co., and the Hope Natural Gas Company.
He was born Aug. 23, 1887, near Miletus, Doddridge County, a son of the late John and Tabitha Flint Casey. On Aug. 28, 1922, he married Lulu M. Randolph, who died Dec. 28, 1969.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest Casey, at home, and the Rev. Joseph Casey, Logan, and one daughter, Mrs. George (Virginia) Gleason, Springfield, Mo; two brothers, James E. Casey, Salem, and Guy Casey, Rt. 2, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Steele, Copin, Mrs. Grace Bise, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Iva Flanigan, Rt. 2, Salem and six grandchildren.
Remaining active throughout his retirement, the Rev. Mr. Casey held many evangelistic meetings, conducted many funerals, filled many pulpits during absences of regular pastors, and attended and participated in more than 41 summer camp meetings at Mountain Lake Park, Md.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at the Harbert Funeral Home, Salem, Sunday from 2 p.m.until 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Monday.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tennis Painter officiating.
The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Interment will be in the K. of P. Memorial Park at Salem.
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While roaming the West Virginia countryside for his employers, Lee discovered his true calling: to bring the word of God and Jesus Christ to others. He began pursuing this calling as a lay minister for the Methodist Church in 1915. He returned to school in 1914 at the West Virginia Wesleyan Academy and later graduated in 1923 from West Virginia Wesleyan College with an A.B. degree.
Lee Casey married Lulu Madge Randolph, a teacher who had studied at Broaddus College, in 1922 in Clarksburg, WV, after several years of frequent correspondence by letters. They became the loving parents of Virginia Lee (Casey) Gleason, Ernest Randolph Casey, and Joseph Howard Casey.
Ordained a Deacon by the Methodist Conference in 1924 and an Elder in 1926, Lee's appointments included Methodist churches in Buckhannon, Charleston, Dunbar, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington, and Lumberport, West Virginia. He was a frequent revival meeting speaker, and in retirement continued to preach as a guest minister. He held a prayer meeting in his home every morning from the beginning of his ministry until the last days of his life.
Lee and Lula retired to Salem, WV, where they lived with their son Ernest and attended the Salem United Methodist Church. A strong advocate of raising his own vegetables, Lee and son Ernest grew corn and green beans on a large plot next to the home. They also enjoyed playing horseshoes, a pastime Lee's six grandchildren were able to enjoy with him. Lee became a widower when Lula passed away in 1969.
A good and faithful servant of the Lord, Nathan Lee Casey passed away suddenly at his home on November 5, 1971.
By: AnneMGleason, Granddaughter
________________________________________________________
THAT'S N.L. CASEY
If while walking down some street,
By chance a special man you meet,
Who stands so tall - whose dignity
Is like some great majestic tree -
That's N. L. Casey!
And when he stops to take your hand,
And smiles, it's then you'll understand,
Why we who know him love to be
A part of such good company -
That's N. L. Casey!
No timid soul, this stalwart man,
He speaks for God where'er he can,
And when he makes that final round
There's many a star will grace his crown -
That's N. L. Casey!
So, at Thanksgiving time you see,
We're grateful for such men as he,
And in our prayers, from day to day
We'll thank the Lord he came our way -
Yes that's N. L. Casey!
Poem By: Paul McCoy, a friend
About 1963
********************************
SUNDAY EXPONENT TELEGRAM
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Sunday Morning, November 7, 1971
Page 1
Rev. N. L. Casey Dies At Salem
SALEM - Rev. Nathan Lee Casey, 84, a Methodist minister for 43 years before retirement in 1957 and a resident of 56 Oak St., died Friday night at his home following a brief illness.
He had served churches at Shepherds Chapel, Charleston, Tunnelton, Wheeling, Pine Grove, Huntington and Lumberport from 1947 until 1957.
He was educated in Doddridge County Schools and received his AB degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1923. Before receiving the call to preach, he worked for the South Penn Oil Co., and the Hope Natural Gas Company.
He was born Aug. 23, 1887, near Miletus, Doddridge County, a son of the late John and Tabitha Flint Casey. On Aug. 28, 1922, he married Lulu M. Randolph, who died Dec. 28, 1969.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest Casey, at home, and the Rev. Joseph Casey, Logan, and one daughter, Mrs. George (Virginia) Gleason, Springfield, Mo; two brothers, James E. Casey, Salem, and Guy Casey, Rt. 2, Salem; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Steele, Copin, Mrs. Grace Bise, Clarksburg, and Mrs. Iva Flanigan, Rt. 2, Salem and six grandchildren.
Remaining active throughout his retirement, the Rev. Mr. Casey held many evangelistic meetings, conducted many funerals, filled many pulpits during absences of regular pastors, and attended and participated in more than 41 summer camp meetings at Mountain Lake Park, Md.
At the time of his death he was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church.
Friends may call at the Harbert Funeral Home, Salem, Sunday from 2 p.m.until 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., and after 10 a.m. Monday.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Tennis Painter officiating.
The body will lie in state at the church from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m.
Interment will be in the K. of P. Memorial Park at Salem.
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