Wilbur Eugene Casper Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wilbur Eugene Casper (Gatesville, North Carolina), born in Gates, North Carolina, who passed away on February 18, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Clinton and Fannie Monds Casper; and his brother Joseph Edward Casper. He is survived by: his wife Patricia L. Casper; his children, Richard Eugene Casper of Courtland, VA, Rodney James Casper (Demetra) of Carrsville, VA, Tammy E. Perry (Steve) of Eure, Debra E. Smith (Tracy) of Gates and Penny E. Williams (Wade) of Sunbury; his sisters, Thelma C. Hobbs (Donald Ray) of Hobbsville and Christine C. Hollowell of Shawboro; and his grandchildren, Wyatt Michael Casper, Drake Alexander Casper, Steven Wayne Perry, Jr. (Sandia), Whitney Perry Hobbs (Matthew), Walter Lee Smith (Lauren Burdett) and Nicole Genevieve Smith. He is also survived by four great-grandchildren.
With concerns associated with the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private service at Damascus Christian Church in Sunbury is planned for the family. No formal visitation will be held, however friends may visit the family at the residence where masks and social distancing measures should be recognized.
Among his greatest pleasures were playing at The Red Barn in Rocky Hock on Friday nights, and playing with other musical groups at charity events and special occasions.
