Braxton (Huck) Ellis Casey passed away Saturday, January 28th in his home.

Huck was born on April 17th, 1947 in Myrtle Point, Oregon. He ­­­­­­­enlisted in the Navy in 1966 and was a helicopter mechanic during the Vietnam War era. Huck later later became a driver, from transit to log trucks, for more than three decades. He also was a truck driving instructor at C.R. for several years. Huck was very into hunting and target practice, and had been a gunsmith for many years. He held memberships to several local gun clubs in the area.

Huck would often be seen with his trusty companions — Roxy (Dachshund) and Diamond (Min-Pin) — at the range, reloading, reading or talking with his many friends.

He survived by his daughter, Shannon Carlton, granddaughters Araya and Mya and son-in-law Tim Carlton, all of Salem, Oregon; his mother, Cleo Casey; brothers Craig and Scott of McKinleyville and David of Escondido; as well as nieces Lisa Casey, Becky Stanbridge and Vanessa Casey, all of McKinleyville.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, March 4 at 1 p.m. at the Arcata Veteran’s Hall, located at 1425 J St. Arcata. All of Huck’s many friends and family are welcome.

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