Dr. William H Causey Jr

Dr. William Holmes Causey, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at St Francis Hospital on December 31st, 2014. “Papa” to all of his many grandchildren and family, and “Doc” to his many friends in Shreveport, lived a long life of distinguished service to his fellow man. Born in Shreveport, La on April 1st, 1917, Papa graduated from C. E. Byrd High School in 1934, then Centenary College and enlisted in the US Navy in 1945, serving in WWII in the Pacific in 1945-46. Honorably discharged, he enrolled in Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN and graduated with honors as a Doctor of Optometry in 1949. Papa’s career as an Optometrist in Shreveport began in 1949 and he retired (finally) at the age of 85 in 2002, moving to Monroe, La to be closer to his growing family in Northeastern Louisiana. “Doc” to those he knew and worked with in Shreveport was regarded simply as the best in his profession, highly thought of by his peers and professionals alike. An avid fisherman of Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn, Saline Lake and Black Lake, Doc never tired of talking “fishing” to anyone who would listen. He was also well known and respected within the Masonic Lodge having achieved the 32nd degree as a member of the Blue Lodge, Scottish Rite, and Shrine in Shreveport. Papa was preceded in death by his beloved wife Emmy Bozeman Causey, father William H Causey, Sr.; mother Clara Raepsaet Causey; and sister Helen Gouge of Sacramento, CA. He is survived by his daughter Carole Terral and husband Thomas of Lake Providence, LA; son Mike and wife Andrea of Monroe; grandchildren Forrest Terral of Warrenton, VA, Sara Terral of Houston, TX; Brad Terral and wife Mechelle of Delhi, La; Suzie Davis and husband Tony of Oak Grove, LA; Rachel Booth and husband Jim of Oxford, Ms; Clay Causey and wife Nancy, and Cole Causey of Monroe, La; 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild and several special nieces and nephews.The family wishes to express appreciation to the Doctors, RNs and staff of St Francis Hospital for the excellent care he received in his recent stay at St Francis and to the staff of Hospice Compassus for their care and assistance given Papa and his family in his final days. We would also like to thank the entire staff at the VA War Veterans Home for their excellent care for Papa during his residence there with special thanks to John who became his fishing buddy while there.A private family Memorial Service honoring Doctor Causey was held Saturday, Jan. 3rd. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make donations in his name to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3100 Samford Ave, Shreveport, La 71103Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comMulhearn Funeral HomeSterlington RoadMonroe, LA