After thirty 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 Supernatant 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 3:00 p.m., Friday in the Valley View Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Williams and Rev. Chris Gaither officiating. Interment will follow in Ooltewah Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Ooltewah Baptist Church building fund.
Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com
Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.
