Ronald Cason

RON CASON

Ronald C. “Ron” Cason, 84, of Palatka went to be with the Lord unexpectedly due to natural causes on Thursday, August 29, 2025 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka.

Ron was born in Bristol, Georgia and had lived in Palatka most of his life. Except for his international travels, Palatka had always been home to him. He had attended the Grace Community Baptist Church in Palatka. He had a deep and abiding faith in the Lord that guided him throughout his life. He supported various charities, including Feed the Children, and went on a mission trip with them to Romania. In his world travels he developed many lifelong friendships.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Eileen Cason; two brothers, Jack Cason and Billy Cason; a son, Danny Masters; and a grandson, Shawn Ryster.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years and the love of his life, Shirley Cason; a son, Dale Masters (Paula), six daughters, Diana Lewis (Jamie), Candi Cason Owens, Donna Rainey (Jim), Cathy Cason, Derinda Rushlau, and Teasi Ray (Shannon); a brother, Carlswell Cason (Sandra); three sisters, Yvonne Ashley, Vaunice Conway, and Carolyn Green; 13 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild, Halsten.

Calling hours will be Saturday, September 6, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Masters Funeral Home in Palatka. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. John Dimano officiating. Burial will follow in Westview Cemetery. For those that cannot attend, the service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at www.vimeo.com/mastersfunrealhome.

Messages of sympathy may be shared on Ron’s online tribute page at www.themastersfuneralhome.com.

Masters Funeral Home of Palatka is in charge of arrangements.