Harold Casteel, Jr.

Harold Casteel, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at the age of 83 years, 1 month, and 3 days. He was born in Hardin County, Tennessee on April 2, 1937, the son of the late Harold and Sally Hulen Casteel. On September 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Robbie Jo Franks, who survives.

For most of his life, he owned and operated a sawmill. After Harold retired from the sawmill, he worked for the Hardin County School System for 8 years at Nixon Elementary as a custodian. He was a member of Campground United Methodist Church and attended Trinity United Methodist Church. Harold loved children, and enjoyed babysitting and gardening.

He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Robbie Jo Franks Casteel of Savannah, Tennessee; children, Randy Casteel, and LaBreeska Cox and her husband Donnie, all of Savannah, Tennessee; grandchildren, Darren Casteel, Cameron Casteel, Keller Casteel, Madelyn Cox, Lily Cox, and Courtney Cox; great grandchildren, Jade Smith, Abigail Smith, and Ryker Casteel; sisters, Patsy Talley, Majorie Smith, Barbara Meeks, Mary Jo Stricklin, and Sharon Weber, all of Savannah, Tennessee; and a brother, Ronnie "Frog" Casteel of Savannah, Tennessee.

In addition to his parents, Harold was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Clyde Casteel and Doug Casteel.