Obituary
Richard L. Cazad
(December 19, 1940 -
April 23, 2014)
Mr. Richard L. Cazad,
73, Waynesboro, PA, died unexpectedly, Wednesday morning, April 23, 2014 in
his home. Born December 19, 1940 in LeSage, WV, he was the son of the late
Charles N. and Mabel (Meehling) Cazad. Mr. Cazad was a graduate of
Barboursville High School. He and his wife of over 54 years, Kay F. (Cobb)
Cazad, were married on January 19, 1960 in Huntington, WV. They have lived
at their present residence for the past 16 years. Mr. Cazad served with the
United States Army Signal Command for over 23 years, retiring as a Master
Sergeant from Fort Ritchie, MD. While in the Army, he was also stationed in
both Korea and Germany. Following his discharge from the military, he worked
as a civilian at Fort Detrick, MD. He was a member of Joe Stickell American
Legion Post #15 and Eagles Club, Inc., both of Waynesboro. Mr. Cazad enjoyed
crossword puzzles, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He
was an avid sports fan, especially for Baltimore Orioles baseball, and
enjoyed coaching several little league teams in his younger years. In
addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Donald L. Cazad and his
wife, Cathy of Landisville, PA; two grandchildren, Caitlin Cazad and Aidan
Cazad; two brothers, Harold Cazad of Huntington, WV and Raymond Cazad of
Barboursville, WV and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Phillip H. Cazad; and three
brothers, Eugene Cazad, Billy Cazad, and Jimmy Cazad. Funeral services will
be conducted 2:30 PM Monday, April 28, 2014, at White Chapel Memorial
Gardens Mausoleum, Barboursville. Visitation will be from noon to 2:00 PM
Monday at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington. In lieu of flowers, memorial
contributions may be made to: The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort
Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.
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