Harold Watts Casey

Obituary I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2, KJV On Thursday June 6th, 2024, at Parham Doctors Hospital in Richmond, Virginia the Lord called home Harold Watts Casey. He was born on December 12, 1939, to Dora Annie Casey in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the oldest of Dora and Jessie Jenkins’ four children. Early in life he confessed Christ as his Savior. He was baptized and became a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina. Upon moving to New York City, Harold became a watch-care member of First Union Baptist Church in Bronx, New York. There he was an Usher and sang on the Male Chorus. After moving to Virginia, he attended Union Hope Baptist Church in King William, Virginia on different occasions. In his later years he faithfully listened to the church services and bible study via the church teleconference line. He was educated in Richland Co. Public Schools in South Carolina. After school he moved to New York City where he worked briefly before enlisting in the United States Army. After serving his country proudly he returned home to the Bronx where he began his career as a distribution buyer for A’Orieole Distribution Company. Harold was a dedicated worker with a strong work ethic. In Virginia, he worked as a warehouse driver for Cavalier Printing and Ink. He also worked in the janitorial business. He retired in 2019. In his free time, he enjoyed taking on various projects around the house, and fishing. He was an avid learner and loved reading about historical and current events. Harold was a long-time member of Capital City Lodge #107 Prince Hall Masons. He was a very supportive member for over 25 years. Harold loved and was dedicated to his family. On June 21, 1969, Harold married Roberta Angela Cauthorn. He was the father to two daughters, Rev. Valerie Cauthorne and Roshon Casey-Lee. He was the grandfather to one granddaughter, Helyn Grace Casey, whom he affectionately called his “Bookie”. He enjoyed traveling with his family and spending time with them at various events. Harold never met a stranger and made many lifelong friendships wherever he went. He is preceded in death by his mother, Dora Jenkins, his father Jessie Jekins, his sister Helen Reeves, his aunt Mattie Gray, his uncle's Major Casey and Andrew Casey, his niece, LaMorris Edmonds. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving and devoted wife, Roberta Casey, his two daughters, Rev. Valerie Cauthorne and Roshon Casey-Lee (Phillip), his granddaughter, Helyn Casey, his brother, Tommie Jenkins Sr. (Connie), his sister Sandra Jenkins, sister-cousin, Charleane Rouse, his brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Phillip Butler, Sr. and Minister Joanne Butler, his God-children, Keisha Harvell, Kim Holmes, Janiqua Morris, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

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Harold Watts Casey

December 12, 1939 - June 6, 2024