James Edward "Dickie" Castello

Obituary
The Reverend James E. “Dickie” Castello, a resident of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, June 23, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was an ordained Bishop with the Church of God and pastored the Kelly’s Ferry Church of God (Tiftonia) for 2 and a half years and the Lakeview Church of God (Cleveland) for 21 and a half years. He also served on the board of the Indian Ministries of North America. He had a passion for ministry, a love for people, and a great sense of humor that he often used with both.
 
He was a graduate of Bradley Central High School, Class of 1963. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, and served aboard the Destroyer USS Goldsborough in Vietnam from 1964-68. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal and always took joy in flying the American flag.
 
He was a well known and respected life insurance agent and retired from Home Beneficial/American General Life Insurance Company after 25 years. He then went to work in the custodial/maintenance division of the Church of God International Offices and retired there as well. He also worked several part-time jobs through the years including Charlie’s Tires and Pathway Press.
 
He was preceded in death by parents Charles A. and Pearl (West) Castello, brothers; Charles A. Castello Jr. and Bobby Castello, Sister; Margaret Geren, and infant daughter Miriam L. Castello. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Phyllis D. Castello of Cleveland; son, Tom Castello and wife, Nena of Cleveland; Brother, Johnny Castello of Cleveland; Sisters, Betty Dunn and Husband Frank “Jr.” of Old Fort, Patsy Duncan and Husband Robert of Dayton, OH, and Nancy Henry of Dayton, OH; and an extended family of brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews that were very special to him. 
 
The home going service will be held at 12pm Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at the Lakeview Church of God with the Reverend James Hughes of the Indian Ministries of North America officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery with Reverend Dustin Wilds conducting. Jimmy Burns, Terry Burns, Tony Burns, Tony Holmes, Troy Pike, and Richard Thomas will serve as pallbearers.
 
The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at the Lakeview Church of God and on Wednesday one hour prior to the service at the church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Chattanooga for the wonderful care they showed our family during this difficult time. The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made in James memory to Indian Ministries of North America.
 
You are invited to share a memory of James and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page and guest book at www.companionfunerals.com.
 
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Cleveland was honored to assist the Castello family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Lakeview Church of God
105 Pounds Street SE
Cleveland, TN 37311

Interment
Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Funeral Service Details
12:00 PM
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Lakeview Church of God
105 Pounds Street SE
Cleveland, TN 37311

Hillcrest Memorail Gardens
Following the Service