Murfreesboro, TN - "The Guitar Man" loved to see people happy, and his Saturday morning (9/14/2024 at 11AM) funeral filled First Baptist Church on East Castle with spirited friends, fans, and followers. 

It was a mix of tears and cheers as area ministers, friends and State Representative Mike Sparks shared memories of Casey. 

As the family left the sanctuary, a horse drawn hearse awaited Casey for a procession to Evergreen Cemetery. 

One word describes the music--awesome! The choir loft in the church had a double-choir, plus a full band with a row of guitars, keyboard, drums--the sanctuary pulsed with the volume of a major concert.

This was intermingled with amazing stories of what "the guitar man" quietly did throughout his life to help others. 

Casey’s love for people—regardless of their views—and his belief in the power of connection even among those with opposite perspectives is a sentiment we could all learn from. It’s heartwarming to know that he used music as a bridge, both entertaining audiences and mentoring youth. And once playing alongside Jimi Hendrix? What an incredible memory to carry!

As we reflect on Casey’s life, let’s celebrate the way he touched hearts, shared his talents, and fostered connections. His legacy lives on through the memories he created and the lives he influenced.

When talking on the radio one day, Casey confessed that he loved people, and never met a person he really didn’t like. He felt, people with opposite views could get together…

Casey would also use his music as a way to connect with youth so that he could mentor them...

If there’s anything else you’d like to share or discuss, feel free to do so. And may Casey rest in peace.