Ernest Joseph Sabo, Jr. Obituary

 

Ernest Joseph Sabo, Jr

February 21, 1950 to March 6, 2020
W7EJS

 

Ernest Joseph Sabo, Jr was born on February 21, 1950 to Ernest J. Sabo, Sr and Donna Mitchell Sabo at Maynard Hospital in Seattle. His brother David was born 6 years later. His father was with the US Army Corp of Engineers, so as a young child they lived in Bridgeport, WA while his dad worked on the construction of the Chief Joseph Dam. Joe’s parents bought a house in 1953 in Wallingford where Joe grew up and went to McDonald Elementary, Hamilton Jr High and Lincoln High School (class of 1968). His father Ernie was active with the Seafair hydroplane races for over 50 years on the Course and Survey committee. Joe enjoyed being there on race day and during his years at the radio station he also participated in the broadcasting there. It was an event the family looked forward to and to this day Joe’s son Dan still volunteers with Course and Survey in honor of his grandfather Ernie.

Joe developed an early interest in electronics and radio. He would often go to St Vincent de Paul to look for old radios, which was the start of a lifetime of collecting. He later developed an interest in broadcast radio, eventually leading to his work at KOL Radio from 1966 until 1973. He then went to KJR Radio before moving on to other jobs as a radio technician, including jobs that took him to Panama and Saudi Arabia, Northern Radio, Day Wireless, eventually getting his “dream job” in the radio shop at Boeing. Joe also had an interest in amateur (ham) radio, starting out as WN7VSD, N7ABA, to KB7NU and finally W7EJS. MariLyn’s dad (Alfred Vaughn W7GIN) was also a ham and helped him learn Morse code for his license.  His love for electronics spanned from broadcasting radio to computers; where he was a beta tester with Microsoft and a computer consultant in the local area.  Joe spent his Sunday’s setting up and running the audio equipment at Fairview Church of God for years. This included running the sound for the Fairview Christian School programs.

Joe met MariLyn Vaughn at KOL Radio and they married on July 18, 1970 in Seattle. They bought their home in Bothell in 1977. They were blessed with 5 children: MariJo (Chong) Yim, Dan Sabo, Rachel (Brad) Ross, Steve Sabo, and Jessie Sabo. Through the years they have had additional blessings with 9 grandchildren: Grace, Jacob and Levi Yim, Hannah Ross, Alex, Sarah & Isaac Sabo and Henry and Lila Ross. Joe loved his family and being a grandpa.

Joe is survived by his wife, MariLyn, the children and grandchildren named above, his brother David (Lisa) Sabo, Aunt Goldie Robitaille (New York), cousins Frank (Becky) Woods and Donna Smedman in New York, cousin David (Merrillann) Hutchinson (Redmond, WA), cousin Sheridan Berthiaume (Texas), and several second and third generation cousins.

A memorial service for Joe is planned to follow once the virus crisis has passed. Remembrances are suggested to: Fairview Church of God, Seattle, WA; St. Jude Children’s Hospital; or The Shriners Hospitals for Children.

JOSEPH LARKIN CASTEEL

Joseph Larkin Casteel was born on April 24, 1889, in Englewood, Tennessee, his father, Francis Marion Casteel, was 28 and his mother, Sarah Cook Casteel, was 19. He married Rossie Lee Gay on May 19, 1912, in Monroe, Tennessee. They had 11 children in 20 years. He died on July 28, 1970, in Athens, Tennessee, at the age of 81, and was buried there.

Dec 2004

Four brothers that served during WWII receives recognition from the VFW. J.M. (seated) passed away on January 4, 2005 approximately 3 weeks after receiving this recognition.

The children of Joseph Larkin and Rossie (Gay) Casteel are:

1.  Zella May Curley Casteel b. April 24, 1914 and d. February 15, 2010.

                       

2.  Addie Ruth Casteel b. 1916 and d. 1997

3.  Robert Atkins Casteel b. November 25, 1918 and d. October 5, 2011.

4.  John Marion "JM" Casteel b. February 20, 1921 and d. January 4, 2005

 

5. Kenneth Ray Casteel b. July 31, 1924 in Englewood, TN and d. September 14, 2012.

6. Sherman Othel Casteel b. September 26, 1926 in Englewood, TN and d. January 16, 2020 in Monroe, TN

7. Vivian Margaret Casteel b. July 10, 1929 and d. March 27, 2014

7.  Charles Leonard Casteel b. August 17, 1934 and d. November 4, 2006.

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FRANCIS MARION CASTEEL

Marion Casteel and Martha Cardin Cook and children

Francis and Sarah (Cook) Casteel family

with children Joseph Larkin and Ella Adeline.

                      Sarah A Frances Fanny Cook Casteel

Francis Marion Casteel was born on February 1, 1861, in Union, Georgia, his father, Barney, was 72 and his mother, Harriett, was 32. He married Sarah A Frances Fanny Cook on May 8, 1887, in McMinn, Tennessee. They had six children in 18 years. He died on August 18, 1927, in Monroe, Tennessee, at the age of 66, and was buried there.

William, Marion Francis, Sara Frances Fannie, Elbert, Gertie Casteel,

Cline and Dud Cline Ella Adeline Addie, Rossie Larkin's wife,

Etta Larkin is not pictured

The Children of Francis Marion and Sarah (Cook) Casteel were:

1. Joseph Larkin Casteel b. April 24, 1889, in McMinn, Tennessee and d. on July 28, 1970, in McMinn County, Tennessee.

2. Ella Adeline Casteel b. November 27, 1890 and d. December 2, 1981 in Athens, TN.

3. Nellie Casteel b. February 16, 1893 and d. December 11, 1906

Cline, Dud (Casteel) and family

4. Gertrude Gertie Mae Casteel b. May 4, 1896 and d. December 17, 1975.

5. Martha Etta Casteel January 4, 1899 and d. May 1963.

William and Maggie Casteel

6. William Houston Casteel b. February 11, 1908 and d. September 16, 1982.

OBITUARY: KENNETH RAY CASTEEL

Kenneth Ray Casteel, 88, of Englewood, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012 at his residence. Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 16, 2012 at Englewood Christian Church with the funeral service to follow. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, prior to the service. Family and friends will assemble Monday, September 17th at Cochran Cemetery for the 11:00 a.m., committal service. In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Englewood Christian Church Youth, P.O. Box 67, Englewood, TN 37329.

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Sept. 14, 2012

Kenneth Ray Casteel, 88, of Englewood, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2012, at his residence.

A native of McMinn County, he was a member of Englewood Christian Church. He was a 32nd Degree Mason with Englewood Manila Masonic Lodge 633 and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in World War II.

A son of the late Larkin and Rossie Casteel, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thurman Casteel; one daughter, Debbie Maynor; and five siblings, Zella Mae Patton, Ruth Burger, Robert Casteel, J.M. Casteel and Leonard Casteel.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Patricia Decker of Englewood, and Brenda and Bobby Harmon of Riceville; one son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Diane Casteel of Riceville; grandchildren, Jan Cochran, Brian Cochran, Jennifer Roller and her husband, Jamie, Chris Culberson and his wife, Christy, Laura Case and her husband, Adam, Hayley Tindell and her husband, Billy, Emily Decker, Andy and Tessie Harmon and Chris Harmon; great-grandchildren, Will Culberson, Wyatt Case, Bryson Case, James Roller, Jake Roller, Landen Tindell, Brian Cochran and Jayden Harmon; one brother and sister-in-law, Sherman and Cat Casteel of Madisonville; one sister-in-law, Alma Casteel Webb of Englewood; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vivian and Paul McConnell of Cleveland, Marie Bridges and Sarah Joyce and Wayne Martin, all of Englewood, and Alice and Louis Partain of Athens; a special caregiver, Louise Green of Etowah; and his loving pet, Dash.

A Masonic service was 7 p.m. Sunday at Englewood Christian Church with funeral services to follow. Minister David Caffee will officiate. Burial was 11 a.m. Monday in Cochran Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Joe Meeks, Ty West, Jerry West, Billy Tindell, Adam Case, Brian Cochran and Chris Culberson.

The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Englewood Christian Church Youth, P.O. Box 67, Englewood, TN 37329.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah was in charge of arrangements. If you were unable to attend, sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com