Dateline: Alton, IL

James Alan Casper, 75, died at 1:16 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital. He was born November 13, 1944 in Wichita Falls, TX the son of the late James and Virginia (Doris) Casper. He retired as a Captain from the Alton Police Department and later went on the work security for the Olin Corporation. He married Janet Heiney and they shared 55 years of marriage and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Jennifer Cope (Alan) of Jerseyville and one son, Jon D. Casper of Texas, three grandchildren, Erica Cope of Jerseyville, Nik Casper of Jerseyville, and Jake Casper of Jerseyville, one great grandchild, Brooklyn Cope Scoggins of Jerseyville, one brother, Gary Casper (Linda) of Phoenix, AZ, two nephews, Jay Casper (Carrie) of Indiana and Josh Casper (Heather) of CA. and his best friend, Coco. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to the 5A's Animal Shelter or the American Cancer Society. Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com