James Jim Oliver Cason, 94, of Irving, died on January 23, 2018 in Carrollton, Texas. He was born in Palo Pinto County on August 15, 1923 to the late Oscar Cornelius and Stella (Williams) Cason. Jim served in the US Army as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. He was awarded the Silver and Bronze Service Stars. Jim married Velma Shackelford on July 15, 1947 in Denton Texas. She preceded him in death on June 28, 1987. He is also preceded in death by brothers, George, Cecil, and Dub Cason and a sister, Frances Drake. Survivors include: brothers John and Earl Holloway; sons Gary Cason and wife Margarita of Dallas, Scott Cason and wife Pam of Irving and four grandchildren Christopher Cason, Stephanie Cason Ratcliff and husband Kevin, Cory Cason, Patrick Cason and wife Dana; three great-grandchildren Brayden and Bryce Ratcliff and Willow Cason. Jim had a strong love for the Lord and his family was the light of his life. He was also an avid domino player, worked crossword puzzles and loved his sweets. Visitation for family and friends will at 1:00 p.m. Donnellys Colonial Funeral Home, 606 W. Airport Fwy., Irving, Texas on Friday, January 26th. Funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens, 1413 E. Irving Blvd., Irving, Texas 75060. SERVICES

Visitation

Friday, January 26, 2018 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062

Funeral Service

Friday, January 26, 2018 2:00 PM

Donnelly's Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, Texas 75062