James Elliatt Casteel was born on June 10, 1949 and entered the gates of Heaven on November 14, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Penny Casteel of 50 years, Son James Casteel II (Connie), Daughter Kimberly Casteel, Grandchildren Chase Guerra (Melanie), Madison Haney (Logan), Noel Jackson (Cooper), Hannah Casteel, and Caden Casteel, His sister Paulette Burke (John) and his brother Douglas Casteel. He will also be greatly missed by many of his lifelong friends.
He is also preceded in death by his father Paul Casteel, his mother Jackie Casteel, and his sister Betty Jo.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida where he was a lifelong resident. He attended Englewood High School and graduated in 1968. He was in the United States Navy Reserves. He was also a Special Deputy with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office serving as a member of the Four Wheel Drive Posse. In the years following retirement from Peninsular Life Insurance Company as Assistant Vice President of Building Services, he owned and operated several businesses with his wife Penny. One of which was “Buyer’s First Choice Home Inspections” where he was a home inspector which he greatly enjoyed. Additionally, he was a member of the National Association of Power Engineers. In his spare time, he was an avid horse rider, especially when he was alongside his beloved wife Penny. He also loved being outdoors and greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing. James was well known by many of being a man of faith. Many of those he crossed paths with he would share the love of Christ.
A service will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at 2pm at Trinity Baptist Church 800 Hammond Blvd., Jacksonville, Fl 32221 with Pastor David White officiating.
Visitation prior to service for Family and Friends will be from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.
Terry And Mara Dugger
October 14, 2022, 10:16 pm
Dear Penny and family, James was a very good hearted Christian man and I was proud to call him my friend. He will be greatly miss.
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of James Casteel by Terry And Mara Dugger.
Ellis and Deborah bessent
October 14, 2022, 10:16 pm
Ellis and I will always cherish our special memories of James. He was always so helpful. His friendship and love never ending.
Blooming Garden Basket was purchased for the family of James Casteel by Ellis and Deborah bessent.
Tribute Store
October 14, 2022, 10:16 pm
To the Best Brother anyone could ever . We will miss you Dearly. Love, Paulette. And. John
Treasured Lilies Spray was purchased for the family of James Casteel.
Travis and Eva
October 14, 2022, 10:17 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rays of Light Spray was purchased for the family of James Casteel by Travis and Eva.
Jeanne mahaffey
October 14, 2022, 10:17 pm
In loving memory of my friend James.
Peaceful White Lilies Basket was purchased for the family of James Casteel by Jeanne mahaffey.
Nathan & Nicole Haney, Yvette Haney and Evyon Smith
October 14, 2022, 10:17 pm
May God comfort you and your family
Beautiful Dreams was purchased for the family of James Casteel by Nathan & Nicole Haney, Yvette Haney and Evyon Smith.
Tribute Store
October 14, 2022, 10:17 pm
With our deepest condolences.
Written in the Stars was purchased for the family of James Casteel.