Raymond V. ‘Pete’ Castelow
Cofield – Mr. Raymond Vernell Castelow, age 71 of the 300 block of Castelow Road, died April 12, 2009 at his home at Castelow’s Landing, NC.
Pete was born July 5, 1937. He was the son of the late William Turner Castelow and Rena Castelow. Pete was a loving husband, father, grandparent, great grandparent and son-in-law. He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church, was retired from Ford Motor Company and a retired farmer.
Pete’s survivors include his daughter Kathy Cain and husband, Marshall of Aulander, NC, his daughter Carol Taylor and husband, Chris of Cofield, NC, his son Raymond Castelow and wife, Sheri of Colorado Springs, CO and his son Tommy Castelow and wife, Missy of Cofield, NC, his sister Orie Knechtges of Peoria, Ill, his sister Sandra Hollowell of Cofield, NC, his brother Tommy Castelow of Norfolk, VA and brother Bud Castelow of Norfolk VA; his seven grandchildren Chris Cain, Daniel Taylor, Eric Taylor, Angela Castelow, Josiah Castelow, Tyler Castelow and Taylor Castelow; and his two great grandchildren Logan Taylor and Trinity Cain. He is also survived by a special friend, Mae Stephenson.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ashley Memorial Chapel of Garrett-Jones Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Harrellsville Cemetery. Rev. Robert May will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Garrett-Jones Funeral Home.
Friends and family may send online condolences to www.garrettfh.com.
My thought and prayers goes out to the family. I grew up with Kathy and Carol and I remember all the fun times at Castelow Landing. Mr. Pete was a kind man.
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family. I work with Missy and was out of town. I was sorry to hear of your loss, but many prayers are with the family in this difficult time of your lives.
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the family. I work with Missy and was out of town. I was sorry to hear of your loss, but many prayers are with the family in this difficult time of your lives.
Pete, sure will miss you, but I know that you are in a better place now. If you look down real hard some day from heaven you may see me dance the shaking song for you one more time. You were a good man and I’ll never forget you and Mae. Love, Brenda
I am so sorry for your loss. Pete was special. He was always there if you needed him. I pray the love of your friends will comfort you in this difficult time and God’s love will bring you peace.