The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) has confirmed that the body of a 19-year-old male was discovered inside of an automobile that had flipped over in a private pond near Lafayette County. At around 11:40 a.m. on Sunday morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) received a distress call regarding a vehicle that was found inverted in a pond that was located on private property. Units from the Lafayette County Fire Department, Oxford Fire Department, and Baptist Ambulance Service joined the Lafayette County Search and Rescue Department in their response to the incident as soon as they arrived at the scene.
The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) has confirmed that the body of a 19-year-old male was discovered inside of an automobile that had flipped over in a private pond near Lafayette County. At around 11:40 a.m. on Sunday morning, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LCSD) received a distress call regarding a vehicle that was found inverted in a pond that was located on private property. Units from the Lafayette County Fire Department, Oxford Fire Department, and Baptist Ambulance Service joined the Lafayette County Search and Rescue Department in their response to the incident as soon as they arrived at the scene.
After conducting a speedy assessment of the situation, the first responders came to the conclusion that the accident had most likely taken place during the night. The automobile that had been submerged in the pond was successfully retrieved by the fire department, which worked in conjunction with a towing business. Gray Cassidy, who was nineteenth years old and the driver of the vehicle, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.
An announcement was made by the LCSD stating that the inquiry into the accident’s cause is still ongoing. This unfortunate tragedy is being investigated by the authorities, who are working hard to establish the events that led up to it. There is no doubt that the passing of Gray Cassidy has had a significant effect on the community, and as the inquiry continues, additional information will be made public.
Gray Cassidy was a young man who was born on August 31, 2004, in Benton, Arkansas. His life was sadly cut short, but it was defined by remarkable accomplishments and a deep connection to those who were around him. Benton, the place where he was raised with a sense of desire and determination, was the starting point of his adventure. He graduated from Oxford High School ahead of schedule, demonstrating an excellent devotion to his study, and he was anxious to move on to the next stage of his life.
Gray continued his education at Mississippi State University, where he studied in Agricultural Science. He ultimately graduated with a degree in Agriculture. In addition, his participation in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity was a significant aspect of his time spent at State. Despite the fact that Gray had a strong appreciation for his fraternity brotherhood, he maintained a close relationship with his buddies from Sigma Chi. This demonstrates Gray’s capacity to establish and sustain meaningful relationships across a variety of social circles.
Immediately following his graduation, Gray went back to his hometown in order to launch his professional career. He started working for Jim Cassidy Construction, LLC, a family-owned and operated company, alongside his father, Jim. As he immersed himself in the construction sector, it was clear that Gray was passionate about the field and that he was dedicated to providing assistance to people through his employment. In a short amount of time, his skills and desire were apparent, which ultimately led him to launch his own business, which is known as Young Buck’s Handyman Services, LLC.
Both of his great-grandfathers, Bill “Dirt” Landers and Paul Shoppach, as well as his great-grandmother, Maxine McGehee, as well as his grandfathers, James Pittman Cassidy, Sr. and Clifton Sheridan, passed away before him. Gray is survived his mother, Farra Sheridan and step-father, Eric of Oxford, MS; his father, Jim Cassidy, Jr. and step-mother Holly, from Oxford, MS; sister, Everett Cassidy of Oxford, MS; brothers, Ford Cassidy and Garner Cassidy of Oxford, MS; step-sisters, Hope Sheridan of Fayetteville, AR, Katie Davis, and Carolyne Davis, all of Oxford, MS; his ‘unc’, Cayce Landers and his wife, Lindie, of Benton, AR, and their children, Lainie Jo, Carter, Cannon, and Cotton; grandparents, Renee Huddleston (Morris) of Benton, AR, Steve Landers of Benton, AR, Miriam Cassidy of Marks, MS, and Jan Sheridan of Benton, AR; and great-grandmother, Wilma Shoppach; his great aunt and uncle, Alan and Gina Cabe of Benton, AR, cousins, Mallory and Dakota Hill and their children, Harper, Hadlee, and Hollyn, and Lau
On Thursday, August 22, 2024, at one o’clock in the afternoon, the funeral service will take place in the chapel of Waller Funeral Home. The Reverend Fish Robinson and the Reverend Jody Schmelzer will preside over the ceremony. On Wednesday, August 21, 2024, visitation will take place in the West Hall of Waller Funeral Home from three o’clock in the afternoon until six o’clock in the evening. Additionally, on Thursday, before to the funeral, visits will begin at twelve o’clock in the afternoon.
