Edgar Lee Cason

Obituary Edgar Lee Cason was born September 1, 1935 to the parents of Frank Cason, Sr. and Mary Lou Ray-Cason in East St. Louis. Il. Both of his parents and all six of his siblings preceded him in death. He was a member of Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of Reverend Charles Hampton and Reverend Billy Moore. Edgar was educated in the East St. Louis Public School System where he graduated from Lincoln Senior High School. He served in the United States Navy on August 13, 1954; he served actively until November 27, 1957. After his active service he transferred into the reserve where he served until August 12, 1962. On April 21, 1969 Edgar was united in holy matrimony with Gladys S. Jackson. She will remain devoted to him until they meet again. Edgar leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted wife, Gladys S. Cason, daughters Vanessa (Fred) Alford of Belleville, IL; Shirline Stegall and Janice (Oscar) Hooks, both of St. Louis, MO; 3 sons, Walter E. (Stephanie) Israel, Walter B. Huey and Antonio O. Huey, all of St. Louis, MO; 26 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and other relatives; a very special great niece Schantelle Cason of Los Angeles, CA. His church family who he held near and dear to his heart.Interment -J.B. National Cemetery2900 SheridanSt. Louis, MO 63126 . Visitation Monday, Nov 23, 2015 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Metropolitan M.B. Church 8325 Scudder Avenue Kinloch, MO 63140 Funeral Service Monday, Nov 23, 2015 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Metropolitan M.B. Church 8325 Scudder Avenue Kinloch, MO 63140