Tom Casady

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Thomas Dean Casady II, Neosho, Missouri, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 29, 2024, at the age of 72. 

Tom was born at the home of his great-grandmother in Ottumwa, Iowa on May 28, 1952, the oldest child of Thomas Dean and Colleen Marvetta (Tuttle) Casady. He graduated from Unionville High School, Unionville, Missouri in 1970. He continued his education at NE Missouri State, now Truman State, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1974 and a master’s degree in educational administration in 1981. He taught high school science from 1974 to 1978. 

He began a career with Hollister Inc., in Kirksville, Missouri as Quality Assurance (QA) Supervisor, retiring as the QA Manager on January 1, 2001. In June of 2000, the family moved from Kirksville to Neosho, and Tom commuted until his retirement. 

In 2002, he served as associate Pastor to his father, Thomas Dean Casady at Sweetwater Baptist Church and in March of 2003, was called to serve as full time pastor. He loved and served the Sweetwater congregation until his last Lord’s Supper service on June 2, 2024. 

Tom enjoyed deer, turkey and elk hunting with his sons, father, brother and good friend Garry Matthews. He loved restoring and driving his 1953 Ford Anniversary Model truck and was an avid golfer. He enjoyed playing with five close friends on a regular basis and the fellowship of the Wednesday Morning Neosho Golf League. He dearly loved his grandbabies and spending time with family brought him immense joy. 

On November 7, 1971, at the Omaha Baptist Church, Omaha, Missouri, Tom and Rose Charlene Smith were united in marriage and Charlene survives. 

In addition to his wife of fifty-two years, he is survived by three sons, Cyle Casady and wife, Victoria of O’Fallon, Missouri, Jeff Casady of Neosho and Wesley Casady and wife, Brittni of Granby; four grandsons, Casey, Xander, Nate and Jace; two granddaughters, Gweni and Abi; one sister, Jane Halley and husband, David of Unionville, Missouri; one brother, Craig Casady and wife, Linda of Granby, Missouri; stepmother, Patricia Casady of Hollister, Missouri and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation 

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Clark Funeral Home Chapel of Memories 312 S Wood
Neosho, MO 64850

Funeral Service 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
10:00 AM
Sweetwater Baptist Church 16737 State Hwy H
Neosho, MO 64850

Memorial graveside services will be held on September 7, 2024 at 2 pm at the Lone Pine Cemetery, Martinstown, Missouri.

Contributions in memory of Tom may be made to Sweetwater Baptist Church.