D. V. Cason

Durward Veazey Cason served as pastor of the Washington church from  June 1935 to  June 1939. He developed relationships with blacks in the Georgia Association and later became head of this work with National Baptists in the Georgia Baptist Convention. In addition to Washington he served churches in McCormick, SC, and Waycross and Hapeville, GA.

Biography of D. V. Cason

Durward Veazey Cason was born in Warren County, GA, May 27, 1901, and died in Clinton, TN, July 25, 1990, at age 89. His wife Ossie Spooner Cason, died June 6, 1983, and his oldest son D. V. Cason, Jr., died in 1957. D. V. Cason had established memorial funds for them. He was survived by sons Dr. J. H. Cason, Jefferson City, MO, and D. Lamar Cason, Clinton, TN, and a brother, Herbert Cason, Warrenton, GA. Funeral services were conducted at First Baptist Church, Hapeville, GA, by Rev. Ronald M. Hinson and other ministers. Burial was in Melwood Cemetery.