![]() Through his desire to better Jasper County, Larry served on the board for the consolidation of the Jasper County Schools and the building of the Brush Creek Medical Center. His professional memberships include the Illinois State Extension Association Retirees and the Epsilon Sigma Phi National Honorary Extension Fraternity. In 2012, he was inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame. After retiring, Larry remained active in the 4-H Foundation and Jasper County 4-H Alumni. Serving in the counties of Pike, Macoupin, Jasper, and the Effingham Extension Education Center, Larry was a Crop Educator for the U of I Extension. Larry was a graduate of Ramsey High School and the University of Illinois College of ACES. For thirteen years, Larry served his country in the US Army Reserves. On December 26, 1965, Larry married Jane Miller in Monticello, Illinois. Burial will be in the West Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Newton. Friday, October 14 and from 10:00 am until time of service on Saturday in the funeral home. Funeral services for Larry will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, Octoat the Crain Funeral Home, Newton. Larry Casey age 79 of Newton passed away at 11:27 p.m., Tuesday, Octoat St. Online condolences may be offered at Newton, Illinois Memorial gifts in honor of Larry may be made to either the Grace United Methodist Church, the 4-H Foundation or to Operation Backpack. His parents and siblings Darrel, Doris, and Lyle Casey preceded him in death. ![]() Larry will be loved and remembered by his wife Jane Casey of Newton sons, Doug Casey, wife DeEtta of Newton, David Casey, wife Sun-Nyo of Clarksville, TN daughters Debbie McClure of Newton, Diana Casey of Coffeen, IL, and Dana Hart, husband Bryan of Albion, IL grandchildren Casey McClure, wife Kendra of Monticello, IL, Kristen McClure of Champaign, IL, Maggie McClure and Michaela McClure both of Newton Dylan Casey, wife Sommer of Edwardsville, IL and Derek Casey, wife Amy of Troy, IL, Branden Casey of Clarksville, TN, and Caden Hart and Eli Hart of Albion, great-grandchildren Patrick and Audrey McClure of Monticello brothers, Gerald Casey, wife Laurna and Keith Casey, wife Terry both of Bingham sister Sharon Veach of Hunt City. First used as a fundraiser for the teen center, the pork burger is the staple of most fundraisers today. Working with Hartrich Meats, Larry and the Hartrichs started the tradition of the pork burger in Jasper County. He also enjoyed cooking and was the champion at the IL State Fair Pork Cook-off. Larry enjoyed gardening, attending auctions sales, and furthering his knowledge of his collections. In 2007, Larry was awarded the Jasper County Citizen of the Year. For two and one half years, Larry served as the executive director of the Jasper County Chamber of Commerce. He was active in the Grace United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Men, Operation Backpack, Honey-Do Ministries, Tourism Council, Newton Rotary Club and the Jasper County Antique Tractor Club. ![]() ![]() Casey Larry Casey age 79 of Newton passed away at 11:27 p.m., Tuesday, Octoat St.
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