1947
2022
Carl "Dennis" Castle, 75, of Crystal River, Florida passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022. Mr. Castle was born February 23, 1947 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Carl Willard and Zella Elizabeth (Williams) Castle.
Dennis had moved to Citrus County with his family 37 years ago from Clearwater, Florida and was a retired business owner of Citrus Aluminum and Home Improvement. He proudly served our country in the United States Army.
Mr. Castle loved spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family.
NASCAR, watching the Bucs play, and working on his 1964 Corvette were just a few passions of his. Dennis always loved helping people and giving his best advice. In the late '80s, he was President of Shark's football and very active in Crystal River Little League.
In addition to his parents Mr. Castle was preceded in death by his siblings, Frank Nickels, Carol Harrison, and Sandra Douglas Edmunds. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Mrs. Pamela J. Castle, his son, Dennis Castle and Fiancé Emily Childs, three daughters, Christy (Tony) Winebrenner, Denise (Bob) Blair, and Mindy (J.J.) Cournoyer, brother, Curtis Castle and sister Cheryl Castle, 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, December 23rd from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with services starting at 11 a.m. at Strickland Funeral Home, Crystal River. Interment to follow with honors at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strickland Funeral Home, 1901 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, Florida 34429
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Emily Childs
February 27, 2023
We love and miss you Sweet Pappy! <3
Vickie Castle Lewis
December 22, 2022
Sadly missing you until we meet again.
Robert M Baker
December 22, 2022
Hard to put in words, but everyone will miss "Big Dennis". He had so many nicknames. He was always there when someone needed a helping hand.
Diane Dexter
December 22, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pam and your family. Hugs from us all Mark, Diane and Steve.
Diane K Dexter
December 22, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pam and your family. Hugs from us all Mark, Diane and Steve
Carol Reichel
December 22, 2022
My heart is very sad for those of you that will miss him.
Jeri Littrell
December 21, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lyman Strickland & the Staff of Strickland Funeral Home
December 21, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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