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Carl Chastain (Senior Master Sgt., U.S. Air Force Retired), born April 10, 1928, in Liberty, S.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on the Nov. 20, 2013. He is survived by sons, Ricky and David; daughter, Carla; grandchildren, Ricky Jr., Andrew, and Heather; and great-grandchildren, Isaac and Ewan. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rose, of 62 years.
His military career, which included three years in the U.S. Navy during WWII, spanned 28 years. He spent the majority of his career overseas, which included tours in Germany, France, Bolivia, Uruguay, and Guatemala.
After retiring from the Air force, he joined the Masons in 1980 where he truly thrived. His crowning achievement was managing the Shriners transportation system for over 18 years. He and the numerous volunteers he directed, took needy children and their families to the various Shrine Hospitals in the southeastern United States where they received free medical care. These achievements, along with his work in the "Toys for Tots" program, were a driving force in his life. He will truly be missed by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, NW, Fort Walton Beach, Fla., at 1 p.m. Family will receive friends at 11 a.m., prior to the service at the Funeral home.
Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
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So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed knowing Carl and Rose through the Masonic Lodge and the Order of the Amaranth.
Dorothy and Bill Jones
November 25, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Susie & Willie Small
November 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Susan & Stephen Foreman
November 25, 2013
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