OBITUARY
Wilbur Edward Causey
July 22, 1916 – December 10, 2012
Wilbur Edward Causey, 96, passed away December 10, 2012. He was born to the late Annie Rouse and Robert Lee Causey in Dooly, Georgia. At a young age he moved to Florida, attending high school in Jacksonville, where he became an All-American football player, earning a scholarship to the University of Notre Dame.
He was a U.S. Navy Intelligence agent During World War II, manager of the City Service Oil Company for 35 years, and for 25 years in business with son Gary Edward Causey.
He served over 75 years as deacon, Sunday school superintendent and teacher. He was the oldest living member of Fort Caroline Road Baptist Church. His passion was gardening and, as a member of the North Florida Day Lily Society in Jacksonville, he won numerous awards for his Day Lilies, including Best in Show.
He is preceded in death by wife, Evelyn A. Causey of 65 years and son Robert W. Causey. He is survived by two sons, D. Lee Causey (Anita) and Gary E. Causey (Elizabeth), 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He later married the late Chris McNeil.
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm, Friday, December 14, 2012 at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills, 850 St. Johns Bluff Rd N., Jacksonville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11am, Saturday, December 15, 2012 at the funeral home www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com. Entombment will follow in Chapel Hills Memory Gardens.
Services
- Visitation Friday, December 14, 2012
- A Celebration of Life Saturday, December 15, 2012
REMEMBERING
Wilbur Edward Causey
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RECEIVE UPDATESAlisha Smith (Causey)
December 8, 2013
In memory of my Papa, it will be a year soon. My heart felt you the day you went to be with Grandma & Robert. I will always remember my time with you, I love you
Terry Hutchison
August 30, 2013
A better story teller I never knew. Good bye and I love you Uncle Wilbur
May 11, 2013
CLAYTON WIGGING.......OLD NEIGHBOR NEW BERLIN ROAD
WHAT A LIFE 96 YEARS.
LEE PLEASE CALL ME 561 302 5838
CLAYTON
December 17, 2012
Wilbur Causey,will be missed he lived a long good life.Jim and I enjoyed listen to his life stories.when Chris came into his life i think she was a God sent. we will see you again when we get to heaven.
Jim and Darlene Harris
Mark and Tara Ondish
December 15, 2012
Words can't express how blessed we feel to have moved next to Wilbur and Chris seven years ago. They became like grandparents to my children. Through the years, Wilbur shared with them a love for gardening, amazing life stories and his great sense of humor. We will cherish our memories of him working in his Christmas workshop, cutting blooms from his lilies, enjoying gingersnaps and coffee and tending his beautiful garden. We will miss our dear friend and will think of him every day. My sympathies to those who were so devoted to him, Sharon, Gary and Lee. Thank you for sharing your father with us.
Sheryl Howell
December 15, 2012
Uncle Wilbur was a unique man. He was a delight to know and I will cherish the memories I have of him. Blessings & prayers for his loved ones.
December 15, 2012
Our prayers to the families for your great loss.
Uncle Wilbur you always brought a good laugh to so many people and of course I never knew for sure if you we're serious but only to find out you were joking.
You were truly a great man of GOD sharing many blessings with the people around you.
I remember vividly the times I came to stay with you and aunt Evelyn as a little boy and what a fun time it would be.
Thanks for all you gave of yourself, you will truly be missed.
We love you and miss you,
Harry , Yola and Family.
Jeanne Helton
December 14, 2012
What a wonderful legacy created by Mr. Causey. A life filled with devotion to Jesus, family and serving others. He is a great blue
print, in terms of earthy figures. Thank you for sharing him with us. He is safe with Jesus and awaits our arrival!
Jeff and Michele
December 14, 2012
Words can't express what Wilbur meant to us. We will miss all the stories, bible discussions, and visits we had. What a godly man. He has permanently stamped an imprint into our hearts. We love you, Wilbur.
Sherron McAllister
December 14, 2012
I am thankful for the opportunity to have known Wilbur. We were in a Life group together at Fort Caroline Baptist for a couple of years. It was always an honor to fix him a cup of coffee, half cup with cream and two sugars. He also loved HUGS. Memories of him are special to me. I know he is happy in his new home.
Jean & Whit Haggerson
December 14, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Darlene Dennette
December 14, 2012
Gary and Lee, your dad will be greatly missed! He was a kind, gentle man, and "Uncle Wilbur" to me and my brother. We have many fond memories of playing and swimming with Uncle Wilbur and Aunt Evelyn at your house on Ribault Scenic Drive.
My prayers are with you and your family.....
Ron & Diane Harris
December 14, 2012
Dear Causey Family,
In my young formative years growing up at Lake Forest Baptist, Mr. Causey was bigger than Life! Handsome,Successful, Godly and just a Nice Kind Hearted Man. I'm sure my Mom and Dad, along with Many others are Welcoming him to Glory!
Our Prayers will be with you as you remember him and celebrate his long and wonderful life.
Rick Bohler
December 13, 2012
My prayers go out for the entire Causey family,epecially Gary and Lee. For those who love Jesus, this life is just a steppingstone to eternal joy. Agape
Sharon Palmer
December 13, 2012
Is this the same Causey that has a daughter named Sharon? Either way it is always sad to lose a loved one, especially at this time of year. May God be with his family
Doris Dennette
December 13, 2012
Many happy memories. My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
Rhydon & Cathy Dennette
December 13, 2012
To the Causey family, Our thoughts and prayers are with during this time.
December 13, 2012
We have such fond memories of Wilbur and family from back in the days when we all went to Lake Forest Baptist Church.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Bill and Pauline Brewer
Ray & Pam Bedenbaugh
December 13, 2012
What a great couple,Mrs.Causey was my BEST Sunday School teacher. Way back at Lake Forest Baptist Church.Mr.Causey was a deacon.Take are of each other,family.Until we all meet again..on the other side. Pam Cumbie Bedenbaugh
December 13, 2012
My sincerest expression of sympathy to the Causey family. It is obvious the impact that Wilbur had on those who were blessed to know him. May he rest in peace with the Lord. Nancy Faircloth Whittemore
Jeanette Mueller
December 12, 2012
Wilber always had a hello and a smile to give everyone. He showed Christ's love with his selfless works in the church greatly benefited Ft. Caroline Baptist Church and the Kingdom of God.
Carolyn and David Howard
December 12, 2012
We send prayers and support to the family. Wilbur was a special man and a joy to be around. He always gave me insight into life. Wilbur had become like a second father to Carolyn and I he was someone we could talk to about most anything. I miss him deeply and will miss my Sunday mornings with him getting him ready to go to church and our discussions on God the bible and life. I know he is in a better place and is with the ones that departed before him. I thank him and his family for letting us become a part of his family. We miss you and we love you Wilbur.
Robert Holcomb
December 12, 2012
"Wilbur will be missed for sure. He always smiled, always loved everyone, and was such an inspiration to many. He accomplished so much in life and I looked up to him so much. I cant wait to walk the streets of gold and admire the lilies in God's garden with him someday"
Jennifer Alexander
December 12, 2012
Wilbur always had a smile on his face. I'm going to miss seeing his smiling face on Sunday mornings. I thank God for the time we had with him. I know that he is in Heaven with our Lord.
Erik Hill
December 12, 2012
What a great man, someone we all could really look up to. I loved seeing him and talking to him every Sunday morning. Wilbur you will be missed.
Billy Holcomb
December 12, 2012
I am so thankful that I was able to meet such an AWESOME man! Wilbur will be missed no doubt; However, his legacy in various facets throughout Jacksonville and our Country will forever live on! Blessings to the family and friends he leaves behind today and always!
Billy Holcomb
December 12, 2012
I am so thankful to have been able to meet such an AWESOME man! Wilbur will be missed no doubt; however, his legacy throughout various facets of Jacksonville and our Country will forever live on. Blessings to the family and friends he left behind today and always!
Jim Gaskins
December 12, 2012
Wilbur Causey was a great American, patriot and Christian. Thank you for all your service to God and Country.