W. Thurmond Burnett Phone: (803)637-6536 David T. Burnett Fax: (803)637-6006 Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, Inc. Established 1902 801 Columbia Road Post Office Box 389 Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com February 15, 2012 Mr. Donald G. Cassels, Sr. Johnston, S.C. Retired Bland Furniture Co. Mr. Donald Goodwin Cassels, Sr., 83, died Tuesday February 14, 2012. He was born February 4, 1929 in Johnston, S.C., the son of the late William P. Cassels and Anna B. Cassels. He was predeceased by his brothers William P. Cassels, Jr. and Wallace C. Cassels and his sisters Grace Ellen Hemphill and Melba C. Kimbrell. Mr. Cassels was the retired owner of Bland Furniture Co. In earlier years, he had owned paving and construction businesses. Active in the Jaycees, he served as President of the Johnston Chapter. He became a Regional Vice-President, a State Vice-President, and a National Director. He was a charter member and served on the Board of Directors of Pine Ridge Country Club. He also was a past board member of the Southern Home Furnishings Association. He was a member of the Johnston United Methodist Church and the Wesley Bible Class. Mr. Cassels is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Marguerite S. Cassels, a son, Donald G. Cassels, Jr. (Margie), his daughters, Sharon C. Newman (Bob), and Diane Woodring. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Seabrook Jacob (John), Donald G. Cassels III, Jennifer Cassels, Jaime Bryan (Russell), Robert Newman, and Elizabeth Woodring; his Great-Grandchildren were Kayleigh, Grace Ellen, and Aimee Bryan and Collin and Felicity Jacob. Funeral Service for Mr. Cassels will be held Friday February 17, 2012 at 2 P.M. at the Johnston United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Keck officiating. There will be a visitation for family and friends after the service at the church. Internment will be private. Memorials may be made to the Johnston United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 183 Johnston, S.C. 29832. Please sign the register book at www.edgefieldmercantilefh.com Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Funeral Home: Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home 801 Columbia Rd. Edgefield, SC US 29824