James Louis Castellaw's Obituary
James “Jim” Louis Castellaw,. Age 87, passed away December 26, 2022. Mr. Castellaw was born October 5, 1935 in Bells TN to the late James F. Castellaw and Iva Belch Castellaw. He was married to his wife, Deloris for 31 years. Mr. Castellaw served his country in the Marines and Navy as a young man. He then worked for the Corps of Engineers until his retirement. He was an avid Alabama football fan, loved to reminisce about his time in the military, working on the river barges, and most of all stories of his many trips to Hawaii. He also loved working in his garden of beautiful flowers and trees. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.F. and Iva Castellaw; two sisters , Betty Ross and Ann Reid; and a brother Malcolm DeWayne Castellaw. He is survived by his wife, Deloris Castellaw; his step children, Lynn Martin (Gerald), Sheila Pease, Sharron Thomas ( Bobby). Leann Franklin (Ed), Steve Wilson ( Barbara); and his brother , Don Castellaw. He was “Pa Jim” to many step-grandchildren and step-great grandchildren. He also leaves a host of nieces and nephews and their families. He leaves many stories for his family to cherish for years to come. Funeral Services will be held on Friday January 6, 2023 at 2:00 with a visitation starting at 1:00 at Memorial Park Funeral Home 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
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