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Luther Cason

The name Luther Cason holds weight in Brooksville. He is often described as a community trailblazer and a master of firsts- characteristics of a great leader. A November 6, 2020 Hernando Sun article, “Luther Cason: A Master of Firsts and 2020 Great Brooksvillian” listed Cason as,

“The first African-American mayor of the City of Brooksville. The first African-American named to the Brooksville City Council. Founder and CEO of Cason Funeral and Cremation Services, Cason Vaults and Monuments, and Cason and Cason Limousine Services in Brooksville, one who quickly earned the reputation as one of the largest black employers in Central Florida.” That list could go on and on- as throughout his life Cason excelled and led by example. 

“I feel the most impactful thing about my husband’s legacy in the Black community was his leadership.

He served the community with distinction. He operated with integrity, professionalism, and humanity towards his fellow neighbors. 

Mr. Cason’s name continues to be held in such high esteem even after his passing. He was truly a man of distinction.” Mary Cason (wife of Former City of Brooksville Mayor Luther Cason)

In 2020 Luther Cason was honored by the City of Brooksville as a ‘Great Brooksvillian’