James Arthur Casteel

JAMES ARTHUR CASTEEL, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 3, 2021. He was born September 8, 1931 at East Lynn, W.Va. a son of the late Arbie and Elizabeth Casteel.  Also preceding him in death was one son, James Arbie Casteel; two sisters, Viola Frye and Lucille Prichard; and one brother Archie Casteel.  James was a member of Laurel Freewill Baptist Church and retired from WV Dept. of Highways, Wayne as an Asst. Supervisor.

            He leaves behind his loving wife of 72 years, Marie Casteel; two grandchildren, Brian (Kathy) Casteel of Wayne, and Tammy Casteel Bryant of Huntington, W.Va.; four great grandchildren, Brandy Anjalie Hairston of Wayne, Kevin (Taylor) Bryant of Columbus, Oh., Kyle (Coby) Bryant of Orlando, Fla., and Kailey Robinette of Huntington; six great-great grandchildren, Gabriel Rakes, Gavin Rakes, Dakota Rakes, Dalton Rakes, Tyrell Hairston, and Carson Johnson, all of Wayne; and a host of friends and neighbors too numerous to mention. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Huntington for their care and support.

            Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Casteel officiating.  Burial will follow in the Elmwood Annex.  Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday.

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