Bill Cason, Ride Leader and Originator of The Trail of Tears Motorcycle Ride, passed away peacefully at his home last Thursday.
Born in Huntsville, AL on July 31st, 1938, to William S. and Zeda Ann Cason who preceded him in death along with his sisters, Stella Garrett and Hilda Williams.
Bill was a long time member of the Harley Owners’ Group in Chattanooga and led motorcycle toy ride for many years in support of the Marion County Sheriff’s Christmas fund for needy children. He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Paulette Rankin Cason, daughter, Bridget (Lotchia) Jones, grandson, Karsten Jones and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was Sunday at Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home in Whitwell, Tn.
Burial was at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tn.
Active pallbearers were nephews. Honorary pallbearers were the Board of Directors of the Trail of Tears Remembrance Association, Bobby Pollard, George Lester, Don (D.W.) Wright, and Perry White.
Bill Cason