Zedekiah Cassell

Zedekiah Cassell, 94, of Pacolet, died Monday, February 20, 2012, at his home. Born January 22, 1918, in Landisburg, WV, he was the son of the late Zed and Ida Terry Cassell, and husband of the late Ruth Helen Williams Cassell. Zedekiah Cassell, Sergeant Major (ret.) was a 30-year veteran of the U. S. Army. He served in World War II and participated in the D-Day invasion, was a Purple Heart recipient, and also served in Vietnam. He was a lifetime Mason and former member of Clemson Masonic Lodge #254. Survivors include grandsons, Frank Calandriello and wife Joan of Garfield, NJ, and Tim Carter and wife Laura of Glendale, AZ; granddaughter, Audrey Bomarito of Sparks, NV; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, including Becky Harvey and husband Dale of Pacolet, SC, and Tim Woodruff and wife Vicki of Foster, WV; loving companion, Betty Solesby and her daughters Vicki Sandefur and Debra Cole. He was predeceased by his daughters, Dorothy Pelton and Marlene Calandriello. Visitation will be 12:30-1:45 PM Thursday, February 23, 2012, at Floyd's Pacolet Chapel with Masonic Rites at 12:30 PM. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel, conducted by Pastor Randall Lewis. Burial with military rites by the SC State Guard Honors Team will be in Pacolet Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemson Masonic Lodge #254, 372 College Avenue, PO Box 88, Clemson, SC 29633; and Solid Rock Church Building Fund, 1326 Union Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. Floyd's Pacolet Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Zedekiah Cassell please visit our Sympathy Store.