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William CASTLEBERRY Obituary


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CASTLEBERRY, Jr., William WILLIAM THOMAS CASTLEBERRY JR. William Thomas "Willie T", "Bill" Castleberry Jr. 90, passed away Nov. 3rd, 2013 in Atlanta, GA. He was born on Nov. 17th 1922 to William and Thelma Castleberry in South Charleston, West Virginia. Bill joined the WV National Guard in 1938 at the age of 16. He enlisted in the Navy Feb. 1941 and immediately requested submarine service. He received his qualifications for submarines in 1943. During WWII he served on 3 subs: USS Narwhal, USS Peto, USS Queenfish. His most memorial time while on the USS Narwhal was the day they were depth charged 118 times. "A very long and difficult day, we later limped back to Pearl Harbor for repairs" He did a total of 9 war patrols during WWII, all in the Pacific Theater.After the war he went to a new construction boat and commissioned the USS Halfbeak. He also served aboard the destroyer USS Irwin before returning to submarine duty aboard the USS Spikefish. Bill retired from the Navy after 22yrs as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1962 and moved his family back to South Charleston, WV where for 2yrs he owned and operated a restaurant in the Beni Kedem Shrine Center. He then worked for and retired from after 20yrs the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco & Firearms. He also worked for the State of WV in Security Investigations.Bill was very active with the Masons, Shriners and the Jesters. He also stayed very active with the WWII Submarine Veteran's Association and was the Georgia State Commander of the Sub Vets until his death. In 2003, Bill and his wife Tina moved to St. Marys, GA to be closer to their sons. Together they converted to Catholicism in 2005. After Tina's death in 2007, Bill moved back to WV. In 2010 he married Rosalie North and moved to Atlanta, GA. Bill lived a very full life. He was a wonderful man, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great grandfather and uncle. He is preceded in death by his wife of 48yrs Justina Castleberry, his parents William & Thelma Castleberry, and his brother Kelly Castleberry. He is survived by his wife Rosalie North Castleberry, Atlanta, GA, his sister-in-law Lorena Castleberry, So Charleston, WV, his children: Thomas (Luise) Dailey, Key Largo, FL, Nicolette (Jon) Harney, St Joseph, IL, Christina (Tony) Bennett, Nitro, WV, Michael (Melinda) Castle Kingsland, GA, Patrick (Mary) Castleberry, Kingsland, GA, Frank Kirkland, Baltimore, MD, Loralie Arnold, Jasper, GA, Ruth (Markus) Jackson, Atlanta, GA. 21 Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be 2 services; the first will be in West Virginia with visitation on Nov 15th from 6pm to 8pm at Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, WV with grave side burial at 11:00 am on Nov. 16th at Sunset Memorial Park. The second will be a funeral mass in St Marys, GA at Our Lady Star of the Sea at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the St Marys Submarine Museum. 102 St Marys Rd St Marys, GA 31558 or to the Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church Building Fund P.O.Box 290 St Marys, GA 31558

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Nov. 8, 2013.
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Sorry To Hear Of Youre Dads Passing Tina And Bill Were Great Neighbors Of Oures On School House Creek Dr Oh How He loved Her We Miss Them Both Prayers For Youre Family

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November 12, 2013

Your family is in my prayers. So sorry for your loss.

Sharon Hallett

November 9, 2013

May our Father in heaven give the family strength during this trying time. Remember that “God is greater than our hearts”. (1 John 3:20 NWT (2013)). He feels your pain & will help you through.

November 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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November 8, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

V Austin [ Rev. 21: 4 ]

November 8, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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November 8, 2013

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