Chastain, Roy J.

Teacher For Hamilton County For 30 Years Retired From Ooltewah High

Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Roy J. Chastain, 90, of Ooltewah, Tennessee, died on February 7, 2012.

After 30 years of teaching in Hamilton County, Roy retired from Ooltewah High. As a member of Ooltewah Baptist Church, he served for several years as a Sunday School superintendent and a deacon.

Roy, a veteran of World War II, was the son of Elijah and Esther Chastain. His death was preceded by his sisters Ruth Moore, Reba Chastain, Sue Lyons and his brothers Sam and Charles.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Henson Chastain, son, Roy Jeffrey Chastain, grandchildren, Alexandra and Logan and sister Jesse Chastain.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 10, in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Williams and Reverend Chris Gaither officiating. Interment will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:30-3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ooltewah Baptist Church building fund.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.


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