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Raymond Castle Obituary
1928 - 2021
Raymond Luther Castle, age 93 , of Columbus, died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home with family by his side. Survived by his wife of 69 years, Lucille Castle; daughters, Pam Castle and Judy Barto (Bill). Also survived by sister, Betty McCrea; and cousins, nieces, and nephews. He served for 3 years in the U.S. Air Force. Graduate of the OSU School of Music, and member of the OSU Marching Band. He was an Ohio Highway Patrolman for 5 years and retired as a music director and band teacher in Columbus Schools for 35 years. In addition, he was a member of the OSU Marching Band Alumni (TBDBITL), charter member of the Brass Band of Columbus, and performed in the American Legion Franklin Post Band. He also played in Ray Massa's Italian Orchestra, and Bob Grossman's Buckeye Brass. Ray was a faithful member of the Eastview Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held in Ray's honor at SCHOEDINGER EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5360 E. Livingston Avenue, Columbus, OH. 43232, on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 11am, with Pastor Craig S. Arnold, officiating. At the family's request, everyone is required to wear masks. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastview United Methodist Church, 1045 Ross Road, Columbus, OH. 43227. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send condolences or share a memory with Raymond's family.
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Ian Polster
August 4, 2021
Ray was an important mentor to my musical life. I first met him when he was a Student Teacher at Bexley High School with the bands and musical groups, of which I was a member in the 1950´s. He was a life long friend and "CheerLeader" throughout my musical pursuits. He was an extremely kind man and always friendly and good to my Mother. To those of us who worked with Ray through the teaming 1950´s and beyond, he was respected and dearly loved by those with whom he shared his musical talents and never ending sense of humor.
Aaron C. Jackson
August 4, 2021
I was so sorry to hear of Rays passing, however, he is at peace and with the Angels and that is of comfort. I am a retired Columbus Schools Band/Orchestra Director. Ray was one of the 'Old Guard' Directors when I started in the late '70's. He was always willing to mentor and answer questions and I loved him for it! He showed many of us 'youngins' the ropes. Later I played with Ray for years in the OSU Alumni Band and in the Buckeye Brass. Always quick with a story, I learned many things about how things were done when I was a student at Columbus West with one of his contemporaries, Jim Hill. I pray for comfort for his Loved ones and in particular, Lucille. May God touch your heart with all the happy memories of Ray. God Bless, Aaron Jackson
John Mercurio
August 2, 2021
Mrs. Castle and family:
I am sad to hear about Ray´s passing and offer you my deep condolences.
I have wonderful memories of our days and nights playing with Ray Massa´s Orchestra and our common allegiance with TBDBITL and the Alumni band. Ray had a great heart, a wonderful sense of humor and was an outstanding musician. I miss playing with and for him.
I pray you are comforted by our Lord at this difficult time and take solace knowing that Ray left this world a lot prettier and happier place with his musical gift.
John Mercurio
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