William "Bill" John Caskanett

June 6, 1933 - May 14, 2020

William "Bill" John Caskanett of Ironton, MO passed away on May 14, 2020 at the age of 86 years, 11 months, 9 days. He was born June 6, 1933 in St. Louis, MO, a son the late Roy Henry and Anna (Rosenberger) Caskanett. On February 15, 1988 Bill was united in marriage to Nancy (McDaniels) Caskanett who survives. Bill is also survived by six children; Linda (Larry) Moore of St. Louis, MO, Carol Caskanett of St. Louis, MO, Donna Caskanett of Arnold, MO, Brad (Mary) Hahn of Farmington, MO, Jason (Sarah) Donoho of Topeka, KS, and Nathan (Crystal) Donoho of Ironton, MO; 15 grandchildren; Kyle, Anna, Gabriel, Holly, Delta, Amanda, Montana, Dalton, Jordan, Jayden, Emily, Nathan, Jr., Megan, William, and Hunter; 14 great-grandchildren, and many other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ray Gene Caskanett, and a granddaughter, Angela Hall. Bill served his country with pride and honor in the United States Army while stationed at Fort Bliss, TX, worked as the Service Manager for Dave Sinclair Ford for many years, and was a past Deacon at the Lafayette Park Methodist Church before joining Iron Mountain First Baptist Church several years ago. Bill was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and man who will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 1:00 pm from the Cole Family Funeral Home in Ironton. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Rev. John Canterberry will be officiating the services. Military Honors will be held after the services at the funeral home due to Jefferson Barracks not being able with the Covid-19 pandemic. Interment will follow the services at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.