John Aloysius Casha Jr. age 87 of Rocky Point, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday May 6, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born October 26, 1931 in Sampson County, son of the late John Aloysius Casha Sr. and Dallie Marie Wadsworth Casha. He was also predeceased by his sister Rosemary C. Fouts.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Georgia Elizabeth Phelps Casha, two sons, Forrest Casha, and Keith Casha and wife Angie; daughter, Suzanne Casha, all of Rocky Point; two grandchildren, Aaron Casha and Gracelynn Casha; nephew, Brian Fouts and wife Vicky and children; and brother-in-law William Fouts.

John started his working career with Atlantic Coast Line Railroad as a telegraph operator, and went on to work with Timmy Corporation, Casey Lumber Company, and Rooks Meat Packing as an accountant. He is best known as owner and operator of Northeast Sporting Goods in Rocky Point. He was a lifelong, faithful member and Deacon of Burgaw Baptist Church. John was an avid sportsman who loved to hunt and fish, as well as one of the founding members of the New Hanover Fishing Club. He also loved to relic hunt and was a member of the Wilmington Bottle Club. John proudly served as a member of the United States Army Reserve.

The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8:00 PM at Harrell's Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday May 10, 2019 at Burgaw Baptist Church. Reverend Bill Smith and Reverend Tom Canady will officiate. Burial will follow in Riley's Creek Cemetery with military honors.

The family would like to thank Faith Kosh and the ladies of Amedeys Hospice for their special loving care.

Memorial contributions can be made to the charity of ones choice.

You are invited to sign the guest book and write a tribute to the family.