James Duke Casella

Casella, James D., February 13, 1939 / March 04, 2024. James D. Casella, beloved husband of his wife LaJuan, was a surviving twin born to James and Elaine Casella of Peoria, Illinois. James attended University high school in Normal, Illinois and he started the wrestling team for his high school. Also, James played football for 4 years. James helped his mother in their familie’s restaurants throughout his school years. In 1960 he joined the U.S. Army. James was transferred to Illinois National Guard in Springfield, Illinois for 6 years. James worked for Eureka for the next 15 years. In the summer of 1976 James met LaJuan Fannon and they fell in love. They were married in Melba, Idaho on December 10, 1977. In the fall of 1978 James and LaJuan moved to Spokane, WA. James worked for Hewlett Packard / Agilent Technologies for 22 years as a Quality Control Inspector. James also helped LaJuan in her landscape business for over 20 years. The family would like to thank Providence Hospice for their loving care of Spokane Valley, WA. Viewing will be held at Hennessey Funeral Home,1315 N. Pines Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 509-926-2423 on March 15 from 5 to 7pm. Graveside services will be held at the Fannon family Cemetery, 3290 Middle Wallens Creek Rd., Duffield, VA 24244 on Sunday, March 24 at 3:00 p.m. www.SturgillFuneralHome.com 276-546-1121. To leave condolences for the family, please visit James Tribute Wall.