Bobby Gene Caison

Mr. Bobby Gene “Bob” Caison, age 76, of Thurmond passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at his home. He was born October 27, 1942 in Brunswick County, NC to Jesse Rhodes and Ruth Varnum Caison.

Bob was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Bob began his teaching career at New Hanover Elementary School then with Charlotte Mecklenburg school systems before retiring from Elkin City Schools. Bob was a member of the Sierra Club and the Church of the Great Outdoors.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Caison and Clifford Caison.

Survivors include: his wife, Karen Caison of the home; son, Chad Caison and wife Vicki of Owings, MD; sister, June James of Wilmington; sister-in-law, Emmalea Caison of Supply, NC; grandson, Trevor Caison; newphews, Michael Caison, Kevin Casion; and grandnephew, Michael Caison, Jr.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at his home, 2051 Union Hill Rd, Thurmond, NC 28683.

The family requests no flowers and ask that memorials be made to Elkin Valley Trails Association, PO Box 91, Elkin, NC 28621 or online at https://elkinvalleytrails.org/be-a-friend/ .