Joe W. Casteel, 76, of Atlanta died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012, in a local hospital.
Mr. Casteel was born Sept. 18, 1936, in Marietta, Texas. He was a welder, educator, bus driver and member of First Baptist Church, Atlanta.
Survivors include his wife, Maggie Luckey Casteel; 10 children, Stephanie Casteel Terry, Pamela Casteel Boyce, Karen Casteel, Kasonja Casteel Velasquez, Christiaan Casteel, Kelli Casteel, Terry Lloyd, Tammy Lloyd Blaylock, Michael Williams and Stacy Henderson; one sister, Jewel Blaylock; one brother, Tony Hudson; and a number of other relatives.
Closed casket services will be 11 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church, Baker St., Atlanta with Rodney Williams officiating. Burial will be in Pine Crest Cemetery under direction of Coleman-Atlanta Funeral Home.
Visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday at Atlanta High School Auditorium.
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Deepest sympathy.
With sympathy from James and Anna Lee (Robertson) Ruby
Karen – my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I pray that God wraps you all in his arms and comforts you during this time. Love you all – Beverly
I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Joe, but because of the GOOD seed he sowed into his children, whom I know, I can write with certainity that he was a proud, sensitive man full of love for God, a great personality, a heart of compassion, and a life of wisdom he was always willing to impart.
To my beloved Stephanie, my heart broke at the news of your dad’s passing, knowing that you guys will miss him so much, in the Natural; but Oh Happy Day!!!! He is a New Creature, whose moments are now spent Praising God All The Day Long!!! Halleluiah!
To Ms. Lou, and the rest of my Casteel “family”, I will always cherish you. I’m praying that the Holy Spirit will indwell all around each of you during this difficult time, and hold you in His loving Peace whenever you need Him, and even when you don’t know you need His Comfort!
From my brothers and sisters, who met my friend Stephanie on a few ocassions, the Hence Family sends love and condolences to you and your family.
I never had the honor of meeting Mr. Joe, but because of the GOOD seed he sowed into his children, whom I know, I can write with certainity that he was a proud, sensitive man full of love for God, a great personality, a heart of compassion, and a life of wisdom he was always willing to impart.
To my beloved Stephanie, my heart broke at the news of your dad’s passing, knowing that you guys will miss him so much, in the Natural; but Oh Happy Day!!!! He is a New Creature, whose moments are now spent Praising God All The Day Long!!! Halleluiah!
To Ms. Lou, and the rest of my Casteel “family”, I will always cherish you. I’m praying that the Holy Spirit will indwell all around each of you during this difficult time, and hold you in His loving Peace whenever you need Him, and even when you don’t know you need His Comfort!
From my brothers and sisters, who met my friend Stephanie on a few ocassions, the Hence Family (Houston) sends love and condolences to you and your family.
I am so sorry to hear about Joe. My prayers are with you all. He was such a sweet, caring man. He took my daughter under his wings when he drove her bus. She was tiny for her age and he always watched after her. She loved him and would always talk about him singing songs on the bus, many which were Christian songs. We need more people like him in this world! So sorry for you loss.