Lawrence Douglas Caison, age 77, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.  He was born on August 19, 1947, to the late Lawrence Thurston and Lela Mae Caison.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Brian Douglas Caison; three brothers, Thruston Caison, Michael Caison and Robert Caison; one sister, Kay Brixley; and a special nephew, Jason Michael Caison.

Mr. Caison was survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Caison; two brothers, Butch Caison and Jack (Judy) Caison; two sisters, Carol Marie Parrett and Bonnie (David) McDaniel; special brother-in-law, Pete Jacobs; two special nieces, Penny Caison and Nichole Dial-Bell; a special friend of 43 years Wayne Thomas; and a host of family and friends.

Mr. Caison served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam and 22 years in the National Guard. He participated in the 1988 deployment in Italy, one of the biggest deployments since War World II.  After retirement in 2000, him and his wife traveled all over the world.  A few memorable trips were Alaska, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, England, Rome and Greek Isles.  He was a Deacon at Zion Hill Baptist Church.   He loved making memories everywhere he went.  He always had a story to tell over a hot cup of coffee.  He is loved by many and will surely be missed.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 12883 NC 41, Lumberton, NC. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Zion Hill Baptist Church, 12883 NC 41, Lumberton, NC. Burial will follow the service at Floyd Memory Gardens, 3720 Old Whiteville Rd., Lumberton, NC.