Frederick Anderson Caison

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 9 Jun 1880, Little Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1910, Lisbon, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 12 Sep 1918, Roseboro, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1920, Little Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Frederick married Bettie Pauline Johnson on 28 Jan 1912 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA. Bettie (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 25 Dec 1892 in North Carolina, USA; died on 17 Nov 1979 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 18 Nov 1979 in Clinton City Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
• Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Social Security Number: 244-48-1615
• Residence: 1920, Little Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Family/Spouse: Annie Ruth Crumpler. Annie (daughter of Alvin Ernest Crumpler and Mamie Elizabeth Honeycutt) was born on 2 Aug 1918 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 26 Jul 1997 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Kitty
• SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
• Name: Louise C. Morisey
• Name: Louise Earle Morisey
• Name: Louise Morisey
• Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Social Security Number: 242-01-0276
• Residence: 1920, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; Little Coharie
• Death: 25 Jan 2002, Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
• Vital: 4 Feb 2002

Notes:

Died:
LOUISE "KITTY" CAISON MORISEY: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - January 28, 2002

Deceased Name: LOUISE "KITTY" CAISON MORISEY

CLINTON -- Louise "Kitty" Caison Morisey, of 303 W. Main Street, died Friday at Southwood Retirement and Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Jack Cornelison Morisey.

She was born October 5, 1916 in Roseboro, and was the daughter of Fred Anderson and Betty Johnson Caison. She graduated from Pineland and St. Mary's Junior College.

Kitty and Jack loved their town and its many friends and the people of Clinton loved them back. Jack, who died in 1964, was the mayor of Clinton for many years. Kitty loved her church, her family, golf (she even scored a hole-in-one in the 1960's), bridge and entertaining her friends. She will be fondly remembered for her easy laughter, her love of gathering family friends, and her gift of always being one of the first to help others in need.

She is survived by her children, Stephen and wife, Anna, Johnny and wife, Frances, Betty Gail and husband, Reamer King.

She is also survived by her brother, Lawrence Caison and wife Becky, sister Betty Jean C. Best, sisters-in- law Alicia Blue Caison and Emma Gibbs Morisey Slater, and brother- in-law Kenan Morisey and wife, Kay, and nieces and nephews.

Kitty was preceded in death by her sister Mildred Caison Parker and brothers Hilary and Fred Caison.

Kitty's grandchildren are Ben and Kari King, Ashley and Wilson Springs, Jacqueline and Paul Grich, Jack Morisey, Joanna and Justin Hauser, Frank Morisey, Caison and Kenan Morisey.

Her great-grandchildren are Alexandra, Benjamin, Caroline King, Burns and Kingsley Grich.

Kitty's special caregivers were Dr. Paul Viser, Martha Byars, Annie Parker and the staff of Southwood.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, 208 Sampson Street, Clinton, the church where Kitty and Jack were married. Visitation was held 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Crumpler Honeycutt Funeral Home.

Edition: Final
Page: B4
Copyright (c) 2002 The News and Observer

Family/Spouse: Jack Cornelison Morisey. Jack was born on 21 Oct 1910 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 12 Jul 1964 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Burial: Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Race: White
• Social Security Number: 240-34-0870
• Residence: 1942, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• SSN issued: Bef 1951, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1989, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Died:
Fred Anderson Caison Jr.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Fayetteville Observer, The (NC) - September 17, 1989

Deceased Name: Fred Anderson Caison Jr.

of 505 Parker Drive, Clinton, died Saturday.

He was a retired building supply merchant.

Copyright 1989, The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer

Frederick married Alicia Moore Blue on 6 Aug 1961 in Moore, North Carolina, USA. Alicia (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 15 Jun 1931 in Pinehurst, Moore, North Carolina, USA; died on 7 Jan 2012 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; was buried on 9 Jan 2012 in Springvale Cemetery, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lillie Mae Simmons. Lillie (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 21 Sep 1927 in Cumberland, North Carolina, USA; died on 5 Jan 2012 in Autryville, Sampson, North Carolina, USA; was buried in Lonie Carter Cemetery, Autryville, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
• Name: Mildred Caison Parker
• Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Social Security Number: 240-38-5106
• Death: 25 Aug 2000, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Vital: 28 Aug 2000

Notes:

Vital:
Name: Mildred Caison Parker
[Mildred Caison Caison]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Widowed
Social Security Number: 240385106
Father's Last Name: Caison
Age: 76 Years
Date of Birth: 26 Aug 1923
Birth County: Sampson
Birth State: North Carolina
Residence City: Clinton
Residence County: Sampson
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28328
Education: 4 years of college
Date of Death: 25 Aug 2000
Death City: Burnsville
Death State: South Carolina
Work Injury: Injury did not occur at work
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
Institution: Residence
Attendant: Coroner
Burial Location: Cremation in-state
Recorded Date: 28 Aug 2000
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics

Died:
MILDRED CAISON PARKER: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - August 26, 2000

Deceased Name: MILDRED CAISON PARKER

CLINTON - Mrs. Mildred Caison Parker, 76, of 301 Taylor Court, died Friday at the home of her daughter in Pawleys Island, SC.

A graveside service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in Clinton City Cemetery with Rev. Hugh Cameron and Rev. Bill Puckett officiating.

Mrs. Parker was a native of Sampson County and the daughter of the late Fred A. and Betty Ann Johnson Caison. She was the widow of Elton Caron "E.C." Parker.

Surviving are: three daughters and their families: Linda Puckett and husband Bill of Pawleys Island, SC, BooBoo Watkins and husband Tommy of Greensboro, NC, and children Parker, Ashley and Clai; Millie Whitney and husband Harry of Carolina Beach, NC, and children Alfred and Marjorie; one son and his family: Elton Parker and wife Linda of Raleigh, NC, and children Jenny and Les; two sisters, Bettie Gean Best and Kitty Morrisey, both of Clinton brother, Lawrence Caison of Clinton.

The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the home on 301 Taylor Court.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Duke Eye Center, P.O. Box 3802, Durham, NC 27710, or to First United Methodist Church, 208 Sampson Street, Clinton, NC 28328.

Edition: Final
Page: B6
Copyright (c) 2000 The News and Observer

Mildred married Elton Caron Parker, Sr on 21 Oct 1949 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA. Elton (son of Living and Living) was born on 1 Feb 1923 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 11 Jul 1968 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 3 Apr 1944, Florida Military Academy, St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
• Residence: 1993, Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Friends say long-time councilman's life was one of service
by Chris Berendt
Staff Writer
clintonnc.com 25 Sep 2012

Family, friends and colleagues are grieving the loss of longtime Clinton City Councilman Lawrence Caison, who passed away peacefully Sunday at the age of 86, leaving behind a legacy of service to community, dedication to hometown and love for family.

Born in Roseboro, Caison was a lifelong resident of Clinton. He served nearly a quarter century on the Clinton City Council, a 24-year span that stretched from his election in Dec. 6, 1977 to Dec. 4, 2001. In addition to his accomplishments over that six-term period on the Council, Caison was an established local entrepreneur and a known family man, many said.

"He was a very, very good man," said Clinton Mayor Lew Starling. "I'd like to say I knew him all his life, but he knew me all my life. I was a friend of Mr. Caison's; I shopped with him at his stores and observed him on the City Council and reviewed his work. He was always a very active member of the City Council."

Mr. Caison's private life was centered on his family and work as a partner or owner at Caison Brothers Building Supply, Hargrove's Men Shop, Quick Way Stores and Caison Family Mart. He was a devoted member of the Lions Club, serving the group as treasurer. In 2003, he was selected as Lion of the Year and, in 2004, received the Jack Stickley Fellow Award, the organization's highest honor.

Caison attended Clinton City Schools, Florida Military Academy and Florida Southern College where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After serving in the Navy, he joined Caison Brothers Building Supply with his two brothers. An entrepreneur at heart, Caison was constantly active in acquiring, improving and managing real estate.

He was also active in looking after his community. As a council member, he took great interest in the wide spectrum of city affairs.

"Mr. Caison was dedicated to the city, took a great interest in it and always was a true steward of the taxpayers money," Starling said. "The recent successes of our community can be directly attributed to his service on the City Council and building a good foundation for the town."

Among the notable accomplishments during Caison's tenure on the City Council, he was directly involved with the expansion of Clinton City Hall to include a new administrative wing; the purchase and renovation of both the Wall Street Fire Station and the current Police Department facility; as well as the construction of the Bellamy Center at Royal Lane Park.

Pete Connet, who served as city manager from 1972 to 1984, said Caison gave all his efforts to the city of Clinton and working closely with staff in his Council capacity.

"I was manager when he was elected," said Connet. "He was a very honest person and always supportive of staff and what we were trying to do. He was very forward-thinking and just a great guy to work with. He was always willing to help and I know he gave his all to the Council."

Former city manager Tommy Combs agreed. While Connet worked with Caison during his first couple terms on the Council, Combs was manager for the bulk of Caison's time on the board.

"Lawrence was always a very active City Council member and took great interest in the affairs of the city," said Combs, who served 20 years as manager, including 17 years with Caison, from 1984 to 2001. "He had a real interest in the town and was easy to work with, and was very thorough in his decision-making. If he needed additional information to make a decision, he would ask for it."

Even after their time serving the city, Combs said he kept in contact with Caison through the years and would visit him from time to time. He said he would hold very fond memories of Caison, who he noted made his community proud.

"Lawrence cared a great deal about Clinton and it was a great pleasure to have served with him during my days as the Clinton city manager," said Combs. "He was a fine man."

In honor of Caison's service on City Council, all flags were being flown at half-mast on Monday and Tuesday. A lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church in Clinton, Caison will also be memorialized in a service set for 2 p.m. today (Tuesday). Family visitation will follow the service.

Caison is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rebecca Kirkland Caison and their children, Lawrence Johnson Caison Jr. of Raleigh, Nancy Caison Moore of Charlotte and Lucille Caison Sossaman of Raleigh, as well as his 10 grandchildren.

Caison married Becky, a school teacher from Durham, in 1954. They raised their three children on Parker Drive, where Caison's two brothers and one of his three sisters also built homes and raised their families. Rarely did a week go by without some sort of family gathering, no surprise for a man who cherished family.

Caison's death comes on the heels of longtime mayor Emsley Kennedy's passing just last month and former Councilman and longtime employee Joe Best's in April.

"It's been a tough year for those folks who knew and worked with the people who were on the old City Council," said Connet. Caison himself recognized that fact during two separate conversations with The Independent this year.

Caison spoke just last month on the occasion of Kennedy's passing, acknowledging a man with whom he served 24 years. Months earlier, he similarly shared his thoughts about Best, a colleague to whom he was related through marriage.

He shared kind words for both men, praising their dedication and intellect during years of well-respected service to the community, as well as their strong commitment to family. The city of Clinton was fortunate to have them, he said.

Now, many are sharing the same sentiment about Caison.

"He was a very well-respected businessman, a great family man and just a solid citizen in every regard," Starling said. "This is a great loss to the city."

Chris Berendt can be reached at 910-592-8137 ext. 121 or via email at sicrime@heartlandpublications.com.
http://www.clintonnc.com/view/full_story/20256182/article-Friends-say-long-time-councilman%E2%80%99s-life-was-one-of-service

Died:
Lawrence Caison, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Son of the late Fred and Bettie Caison, he was born in Roseboro, NC and was a lifelong resident of Clinton, NC.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Hillary and Fred Caison and sisters, Kitty Morisey and Mildred Parker.

He is remembered with love and affection by his wife of 58 years, Rebecca Kirkland Caison; his sister, Betty Gene Best; his children Lawrence Johnson Caison, Jr. (Laura) of Raleigh, Nancy Caison Moore (Kent) of Charlotte and Lucille Caison Sossaman (Alex) of Raleigh. Granddaddy will be missed by Mary Cameron, John and Kirkland Caison, Katherine (Michael), William and Caison Moore and Benjamin, Lauren, Anna and Will Sossaman. He is also survived by many nephews and nieces, as well as, other cherished family members.

Lawrence attended Clinton City Schools, Florida Military Academy and Florida Southern College where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. After serving in the Navy, he joined Caison Brothers Building Supply with his two brothers. Later, he became a partner in Hargrove’s Men Shop and Quick Way Stores and started Caison Family Mart. His entrepreneurial spirit always kept him active acquiring, improving and managing real estate.

The Clinton community was dear to him. In 1977 he was elected to the Clinton City Council and served six consecutive terms through 2001. As a council member he was known for his sense of fairness and ability to build consensus. He served the Lion’s Club as Treasurer and in 2003 was named Lion of the Year. In 2004 he received the Jack Stickley Fellow Award, the organization’s highest honor. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church.

His greatest joy was spending time with his family. In 1954 he married Becky, a school teacher from Durham, NC. They raised their three children on Parker Drive where his two brothers, Hillary and Fred and sister, Mildred also built their homes and raised their families. Sisters Kitty and Betty Gene and their families were always close by. Rarely did a week go by without the family gathering at someone’s home to enjoy a meal together. In 1971 he bought an old cottage and tract of land at White Lake where he had spent time as a young boy. Along with a few others, he developed Village 12 which became the home for the family’s annual “Camp SosCaiMor” for many years and continues to be a fun place to make memories.

He leaves a legacy of faithfulness, devotion and provision for his children and grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm at First United Methodist Church in Clinton with a reception following in the Fellowship Hall. Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2012/09/24/2365473/lawrence-j-caison.html

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1958, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Notes:

Sampson Independent, The (Clinton, NC)
July 1, 2007
Section: Sports
Page: A006

Former Clinton native, Caison enjoys spending time with family, friends and traveling
Where Are They Now?
Author: BILLY TODD; Sports Writer

SUMTER, S.C.- This week in our on-going series of Where Are They Now? we held a phone interview with former Clinton High School coach and former Clinton native, Chris Caison.
Caison currently is retired and lives with his wife, Mary Jane, of 44 years, (45 this month), in Sumter, South Carolina. The Caisons have two daughters, one who lives in Charleston, South Carolina and the other in Charlotte. They have five grandchildren. Caison is the son of Hillery Caison and Annie Ruth Crumpler Caison. He has one sister, Betsy Best, who still resides in Clinton along with many other relatives, like Lawrence Caison, Betty Jean Best, Katie Knowles, and Charles Ray Knowles. Caison's mother remarried following his dad's death to the Rev. Bill Jones, long time pastor of First Baptist Church, 408 College Street. He had two brothers who both died at an early age, one at 22 and the other 46.

"I am fully retired now. I still serve on the Board of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, but I am not am not doing any paying jobs," laughingly stated Caison, "But we stay busy with the grandchildren's activities. They range in age from two to fifteen.

The Clinton native was born on Fayetteville Street across from Graves Memorial Presbyterian Church. "We use to ride our bikes all over town," stated Caison, "Jimmy Hobbs, Dale Johnson, and Donnie McQueen, (currently a doctor in Wilmington and still a very close friend), would do just about everything together. We would go to Leah Henry's house and visit. We played all sports together and we played year round." McQueen and Caison still travel some together now as they remain life-long friends.

Caison played center and defensive tackle for the Dark Horses when Ren Hoek, Sil Caruso and Pete Carr were at the helm. "Pete Carr was a good fundamentals teacher," states Caison. "We played in the Southeastern 3-A league and lost one conference game in two years. We had a tie my junior year and we were undefeated my senior year in 1955." Caison played forward in basketball while McQueen was center. The Horses went to the state finals and lost to Kinston his junior year and lost to Sanford in the semifinals who went on to win the state title his senior year.

Following high school, Caison and two of his classmates, Bobby Crummie and Marvin Musselwhite joined Ted Royal, who was already on scholarship at Duke, on full football scholarships. Caison did not play much while at Duke due to an injured knee. He never fully recovered and after the death of his father he felt compelled to spend more time at home.

Upon graduation, Caison began his first job as teacher and coach at Cave Springs High School (J J Reddick's high school) in Roanoke, at the pleading of Duke coach Jerry McGee. He remained there only one year.

Coach Caison married his college sweetheart, Mary Jane, and returned to Clinton to teach and coach. Caison was assistant coach under Pete Carr and served as JV football and basketball coach. "We had some really good athletes like, Jimmy Darden, Murray Poole, and Sprunt Hill that helped us achieve," expressed Caison.

Then Caison took a head basketball job in South Hampton, Virginia. In his first year there he went to the final four in basketball and served as an assistant coach in football. The second year Caison became the head football coach and had an undefeated season. Ranked first in Virginia State 2-A division. His third year Caison was head coach for both teams.

In 1966 Caison moved back to Clinton as head football coach. Bobby Robinson came that same year as his assistant. "Bobby coached defense and I took offense. In retrospect, I probably should have reversed those roles," commented Caison. Caison served as coach for the Dark Horses for five years compiling a 29-21-1 record for football. His first year was his team's best record of 7-2-1. "We lost to Sanford in the state that year," said Caison, "It was a very difficult time for the schools. A lot of change and adjustment due to total integration. We were not the 'Titans' of "Remember the Titans,' but sports had a great deal to do with the communities coming together and working together."

"Paul Williams and Willie Jacobs were instrumental in getting everyone together. Bob Lewis and Bobby Robinson were great coaches. I should have delegated more. Marshal Hamilton was director of athletics and is now an AD in Raleigh, they all were great co-workers," commented Caison,

"Nathan Gay and I were and are good friends, we held a small basketball camp for several years down at Union. Gay had a bus and I would drive it home at night and go around the county the next morning and pick up those people who wanted to go to the camp and take them home in the afternoon.

Caison left Clinton to join Union Camp in Virginia close to South Hampton and remained with them for 28 years. He served as Director of Personnel for Corporate Recruitment. Caison transferred to a plant as Director of Human Resources in eastern South Carolina and lived in Columbia. Finally, Caison moved to Sumter, South Carolina to plan, develop and start-up a new sheet cut plant.. The plant provided paper under its own Union Camp label as well as for Office Depot and Xerox. Union Camp merged with International Paper a year after Caison's retired in 2002.

Caison states, "The most influential person in my life was my father. He was not an athlete but he was a great sports fan." Caison's father also went to Duke and was such a fan that when coach Caison was less than three months old, he took off to travel to the Rose Bowl to see the 'Iron Dukes' play Southern California. Duke lost 7-3 late in the fourth quarter and it was the only time the Duke team had been scored on that year. The Duke booster club took the nickname of that team as its own and are called the Iron Dukes currently," stated Caison, "He was a big supporter of the Class D Sampson Blues baseball team back in the '40s also."

"I would also have to say that I was greatly influenced by my friends who I grew up with and learning about life together, my coaches and administrators like Percell Jones and superintendent, E. C. Sipe, who was my mentor and encouraged me to go back to graduate school all played a vital role in my career.

"There were several from my graduating high school class that were recruited by Carolina. In fact, I was offered a chance to play basketball and football my freshman year and then decide which I wanted to play for my scholarship. That was when Frank McQuire was basketball coach and Tatum was the football coach. I told my dad, 'I just don't believe them' and went to where I knew I was going...Duke," shared Caison, "Two guys, E. C. Newman and Gene Musselwhite both were recruited by the Air Force Academy and retired as colonels. From our class we had at least three doctors, two attorneys, two PhDs, a newspaper editor and a Hall of Famer, Bobby Robinson. Seven guys went to Division I teams on full scholarship. That is really a high number when there were only 40 guys in our class. It was quiet an accomplishment, " expressed Caison.

Responding to what advice would you give today's young people, Caison responded, "Work hard and be consistent. There are going to be ups and downs. Learn from the past but have to continue forward, especially in athletics. Academics have to come first. Make your lives something besides sports."

"My greatest joy is seeing young people I have coached be successful. Many write or call to let me know how they are doing. E-mail has been great. I get a lot of stuff from them this way," says Caison, "I love to hear from them."

Caison spends his time now with his grandchildren, and exercises daily by doing lap swimming. He and his wife love to travel and are planning a historical trip very soon to several Revolutionary and Civil War battlefield. Caison was a history major. The couple have traveled to Europe on several occasions and planning a third trip to Italy soon. He is learning to play the guitar and the harmonica. "Maybe I will have to become a one-man band," joked Caison. He also enjoys reading and dabbling in writing.

Clinton native, Chris Caison has touched many lives and has left his mark on Clinton and Sampson County. We thank you and wish you the best enjoying your retirement.
To contact Billy Todd, call 592-8137 ext. 117 or e-mail sigeneral@intrstar.net

Caption:
Former Clinton High School coach, Chris Caison and his wife Mary Jane, enjoy traveling since he retired. They often visit their cabin in the mountains near Waynesville, North Carolina.
COURTESY PHOTO

Memo:
"My greatest joy is seeing young people I have coached be successful."
-CHRIS CAISON

Copyright, 2007, Sampson Independent, The (Clinton, NC). Heartland Publications, LLC All Rights Reserved.
Record Number: 11A2F38594846160

Died:
Christopher Hillery Caison, 85, died on May 9, 2024 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Chris was born on October 30, 1938 in Clinton, NC to Cicero Hillery and Annie Ruth Crumpler Caison. One of four siblings, he spent much of his childhood in his father's hardware store or shooting basketball. A passion for athletics was a continuous thread throughout his life. He excelled at Clinton High School sports and was recruited to play football at Duke University with plans to be a walk-on for the basketball team. Although a freshman year knee injury ended his collegiate athletic career, he continued to enjoy competition on the tennis court, golf course and at the ping pong table. He never tired of watching and discussing his favorite teams, Duke basketball and the Atlanta Braves.

After earning a BA in History from Duke University, and a Master's in Teaching from UNC Chapel Hill (as a true blue Dukie, he always said that he never spent a night in Chapel Hill), Chris began his career teaching high school and coaching football and basketball in Roanoke and Courtland, VA and Clinton, NC. In his first season as Head Football Coach at Southampton High School in rural Courtland, his team went undefeated with 11 players going on to play college ball and one to the NFL. Eventually he left education to continue his career with Union Camp Corporation in Franklin, VA. He later excelled as the Human Resources manager at the new paper mill in Eastover, SC, and retired as the plant manager of the sheet paper division in Sumter, SC. In retirement, Chris consulted in business development for Thompson Industrial, was the marketing director for the Sumter County Penny for Progress campaign and served on the boards of the Sumter Chamber of Commerce, Tuomey Health Care Systems and the Sumter YMCA.

Chris was a born leader. He was a life-long learner, an avid reader, a patron of the symphony, and an entertaining essayist. He was known to be punctual, a fierce competitor and a warm, fun and faithful husband, father, grandfather, coach, mentor and friend. During the past eight years, Chris lived at the Franke at Seaside community, where he made many close friends through ping-pong matches, puzzles, pool workouts, bridge and poker games.

Chris was predeceased by his loving wife and best friend, Mary Jane Caison, his brothers, Claude Caison and Kim Caison. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Cammie Camp (Billy) and Barrie Benson (Matt) and dearest grandchildren, Hugh Camp (Mackenzie), Henry Camp (McKenzie), Chris Camp (Efrat Abramson), Billy Benson, Kay Benson, sister, Betsy Best, sisters-in-law, Ann Jervey (Packy, deceased), Barrie Wallace (Andy), and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Chris asked that donations be made to the Franke at Seaside Employee Fund, 1885 Rifle Range Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. The family is extremely grateful to the caring Franke staff.

A remembrance will be held at Franke with a memorial service planned in North Carolina at a later time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 11 to May 12, 2024.

https://obits.postandcourier.com/us/obituaries/charleston/name/christopher-caison-obituary?id=55087582

Christopher married Mary Jane Altvater on 21 Jul 1962 in Durham, North Carolina, USA. Mary was born on 29 Jul 1940 in Durham, North Carolina, USA; died on 17 Oct 2021 in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, South Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Cause of Death: Accidental electrical shock

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Kim
• Residence: Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Vital: 11 Jun 2001

Notes:

Vital:
Name: Fred Kimball Caison
Gender: Male
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Divorced
Social Security Number: 240748225
Father's Last Name: Caison
Age: 46 Years
Date of Birth: 6 Sep 1954
Birth County: Sampson
Birth State: North Carolina
Residence County: Sampson
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28328
Education: 12th grade
Date of Death: 8 Jun 2001
Death City: Clinton
Death County: Sampson
Death State: North Carolina
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
Institution: Hospital ER/Outpatient
Hospital Name: SAMPSON CO MEM INC
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Cremation in-state
Recorded Date: 11 Jun 2001
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics

Died:
FRED KIMBALL "KIM" CAISON: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

News & Observer, The (Raleigh, NC) - June 10, 2001

Deceased Name: FRED KIMBALL "KIM" CAISON

CLINTON - Fred Kimball "Kim" Caison, 46, son of the late Annie Ruth Crumpler Caison Jones and Cicero Hillery Caison, died Friday, June 8 2001, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, North Carolina. Born September 6, 1954, in Clinton, NC, he attended Clinton public schools, Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia, and Woodward Academy in College Park, Georgia. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was the former Secretary/Treasurer of Caison's Inc. He was also an original partner of Interstar Communications, Inc.

Survivors include a sister, Betsy Caison Best; brother, Christopher Hillery Caison; five nieces, Kelly Ann Best, Barrie Caison Benson Cammie Caison Camp, Martie Best Huffstetler; and a nephew, Joseph Walter Best, Jr. He was preceded in death by a brother, Claude Kent Caison.

A memorial service will be held at Crumpler-Honeycutt Funeral Home on Monday, June 11, at 2 p.m. with his stepbrother, Justin W. Jones officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to the Justin W. Jones Evangelistic Association, 4613 Andrews Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.

Edition: Final
Page: B6
Copyright (c) 2001 The News and Observer

Fred married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]