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