I intend to devote this blog largely to the persons and history of the church.
Durward Veazey Cason served as pastor of the
Washington church from
1935 to
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.