JERRY D. CASTEEL, 65, of Wayne, West Virginia, was called home on Friday, July 30, 2021.  He was born November 7, 1955 in East Lynn, W.Va., a son of the late Ira Casteel and Betty Fletcher.  His beloved stepfather Ray Fletcher also preceded him in death along with one brother, Charles Ira Casteel; and one brother-in-law, Virgil Pack.

Jerry was the Pastor of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church in Wayne, W.Va., member of the Brotherhood FWBC Conference, and a Director of the Brotherhood FWB Youth Camp for many years.  He was self-employed for over 20 years and currently employed with the Wayne County Board of Education.

He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Virginia Casteel; three daughters, Bethany (John) Dorsey of Mansfield, Oh., Valyn (Aaron) Robinson of East Lynn, W.Va., and Malori Blankenship of Proctorville, Oh.; four grandchildren, Hannah Blankenship, and Isaac, Gidean, and Amelia Robinson; one sister Carol Sue Pack of Perrysville, Oh.; one brother Larry (Donna) Casteel of Chesapeake, Oh.; one sister-in-law Bonnie Vandagriff; and numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends who will all miss him dearly.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery Annex.  Visitation will be held from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.