William (Bill) Lawrence Castleberry, 92, of Rising Fawn, passed away November 5, 2021.
He was born on Oct. 24, 1929 in Rising Fawn to the late Lawrence and Lucy Castleberry. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and was a carpenter for U.S. Pipe and Foundry for 38 years. He pastored Cave Springs Baptist Church near Stevenson, Al. from 1983 until he was unable to attend. Bill was very faithful to the Lord and his church, and he loved his congregation. He also enjoyed tending to his garden, going fishing and woodworking in his shop. Bill loved his wife, children and grandchildren dearly, and enjoyed spending time with them.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brothers, Glen and Leroy Castleberry; sister, Jean Stone; as well as two infant sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty Castleberry; sister, Grace (Martin) Shrader; children, Gary (Darlene) Castleberry and Becky (Steve) Bolton; grandchildren, D.J. (Jessica) Raymond, Josh Raymond (Lauren Ringer), Haley (Zack) Chambers and Kyle Castleberry; and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. at Ryan Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Long and Bro. Zaye McCrary officiating. Interment will follow at Lake Hills Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. and Sunday from noon until the service hour at Ryan Funeral Home.
Pallbearers include D.J. Raymond, Josh Raymond, Kyle Castleberry, Steve Bolton, Zack Chambers and Zaye McCrary.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and staff of Tapestry Hospice and Ryan Funeral Home for their unwavering care and support during this time.
Condolences may be shared at ryanfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Ryan Funeral Home and Crematory, Trenton.