R.H. was born in Oil Trough, Arkansas on August 28, 1926 to the late James Riley and Mary Ada Beavers Casteel. He retired after 38 years with AP&L/Entergy. He was also a farmer, raising cattle and chickens,
For many years he lived in Plantersville, a small community North of Monticello. He possessed a great love of family, was an example of Christian virtues, and had an exemplary work ethic, passing these values to his children and grandchildren. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Warren.
He leaves to cherish his memories, two sons, Robert Carroll "Bob" Casteel (Joann) of Jonesboro; Hershall Wayne Casteel (Karen) of Benton; one daughter, Barbara Elaine Strickland (Jerry) of Jacksonville, and one sister, Audrey Daugherty; five grandchildren, Robin Casteel; Mary McDade Casteel; Laura Liles; Amber Strickland Holden; Jeremy Strickland; ten great-grandchildren, Ollie Casteel; Fedora Young; Bea Young; Gabriel Liles; Jocelyn Liles; Rainer Liles; Jackson Holden; Elaina Holden; Nathan Strickland; Parker Strickland; two step grandchildren, Holly Ann Young; Justin Frost; one step great-grandchild, Korbyn Frost as well as numerous extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary Virginia Casteel; three brothers and four sisters.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2020 in the Chapel of Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 US-425, Monticello, Arkansas 71655. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, also in the chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Monticello.
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Denise Adams
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 23, 2020 My husband thought the world of Mr. RH. We brought a house on Oakland St. from him. He told Kenny 30 years ago that a man had to find a way to make money while he slept. You would never be able to make money working by the hour. Kenny wound up buying rent property, including that house on Oakland. Mr RH's advise worked out very well for us. Kenny knew him from when he went to the Pentecostal Church with his grandfather, Leon Simmons. We both respected Mr. RH very much.Harry Densmore
STAR CITY, AR Tuesday, September 22, 2020 Barbie an Jerry my prayer to all the family. Always enjoyed talking to him . He kept me up to date with living for the Lord.Vera, Linda, Larry Perser
Humble, TX Monday, September 21, 2020 Our thoughts and prayers to the family.Jim Glennon
Little Rock, AR Monday, September 21, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Peace and comfort for the family.James and Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Monday, September 21, 2020 Rest In Peace R.H Our sympathy and love to the Family. R.H. was a good Man.