John Casper

Passed Away: August 11, 2012

AHOSKIE – John Thomas ‘Bug’ Casper, age 66, of Evergreen St., died Saturday, August 11, 2012, at Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital.

Mr. Casper was born in Hertford County on May 22, 1946, a son of the late Mary Lee Pierce and Curtis Casper. He worked as an auto mechanic and owned and operated Casper’s Auto from 1993 until 2004.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Brenda Evans Casper of the home; his daughters, Rose ‘Doodle’ Casper of the home, and Sherry C. Brinkley and her husband, Stephen of Ahoskie; his son, Chris Casper and his wife, Stephanie of Ahoskie; a brother Frankie Casper ; and grandchildren, John Michael Harrell, Haley Casper, Brianna Brinkley and Courtney Brinkley. Bug was predeceased by a brother, Jesse Lee Casper.

The family will receive friends at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home, Ahoskie, from 7:00 until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A celebration of life service will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. with the Revs. Paul Ange and Jeff Cockrell officiating. Burial will follow in Ahoskie Cemetery.

Family and friends may send condolences and sign the online guestbook by visiting www.garrettjonesfh.com.

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Richard Jernigan posted on 8/17/12

So sorry to hear of Bug passing, he will be missed by many. May God bless all his family which loved him so much.

Lydia & Stan Burnell posted on 8/18/12

Praying for Sherry & family that God will help you find peace in your heart by cherishing the precious memories of your Dad you hold dear to your heart. We love you!

Clarence and Nancy Greene posted on 8/15/12

Sorry to hear that Bug passed, he will be missed, we worked together at Brinkey Motors years ago and were friends forever.

Fred Joyner posted on 8/15/12

My thoughts are with the family of Bug Casper. He was a good man and a good freind, may God Bless him.

Guy McCracken posted on 8/14/12

Pat and i are so sorry for your loss,we will be thinking of you and your family.

Allen & Erlene Joyner posted on 8/14/12

Brenda and children, Allen and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. We know that God will guide you all thru the days ahead. Know that Mr. Casper will always be remembered as a very kind,caring and loving family man and friend.

Elizabeth Merritt posted on 8/15/12

My sympathys to you in the loss of your Father. You will always have many wonderful memories to carry you through. God be with you. Love you.

Mr&Mrs Johnny A Eure Sr posted on 8/13/12

We offer our sincere and hearfelt sympathy.. Bug will be missed by so many.. We pray God will give each of you, his amazing guidance and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you...

Bengi Frantz posted on 8/15/12

Sherry and Steve I know how much your father ment to you and for now you will feel a void. Give it time, you will feel his love from ways that you took for granted. Time will heal you and you will get stronger to carry on the way your father would like for you. May God bless you all.

Thelma Williams posted on 8/15/12

My regards to the family and friends.

Anne & Jackie Brinkley posted on 8/12/12

Love and prayers during this difficult time. Praying God's comfort for the family.

Doodle posted on 8/13/12

I miss you already daddy. My heart hurts so much, but I know that you are no longer in pain or fighting to breathe. This is the only thing that keeps me from going insane over losing you. I love you daddy. Now you can rest.

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