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Born May 4, 1931 in Somerset, Texas to Santiago and Amelia Casias. He died on September 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by both parents and younger brother, Rudy Casias Irene. His loving wife of 60 years, Minnie L. Casias, and their children survive him: Bobby Jack, Lu Ann Rene, David Vernon Linda, Darrell Anthony Kendra, Carol Gwen Oscar, James Allen Becky, and Mona Michelle Juan. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. He is also survived by 3 brothers and 1 sister: Joe Fanny, Jimmie Rachel, Helen Gary, and Robert Edith. Additionally several nephews and nieces survive him. David graduated from Somerset High School and attended Draughons Business College and St. Mary's University. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War and served 4 years active duty. He was released from active duty and enlisted in the Texas Air National Guard and served 7 years. He then enlisted in the 433rd MAW and served until retiring after 27 years. He also worked for Civil Service at Kelly AFB. He retired from Civil Service with 28 years. He was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also involved in community activities involving the Bexar Appraisal District and the South San Antonio Independent School District. He served on the Board of Directors for the Bexar Appraisal District from 1983 to 1984. He served 15 years on the South San Antonio Independent School District. While on the school board he was appointed to a Texas Committee that lobbied Washington DC relating to the Departments of H.E.W. Health, Education and Welfare. This committee along with others from throughout the United States was instrumental in removing the "E" from H.E.W. and making it a separate Education Department in the U.S. Government. This action insured that all Educational Facilities throughout our nation would set a fair and objective consideration when allocation funding for our educational systems. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association 8918 Tesoro Drive San Antonio, Texas 78217210 616-0854. Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral mass will celebrated on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Leonard Catholic Church with a procession from the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.

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David V. Casias

May 4, 1931 - September 22, 2012