J.R. Casteel, 76, of Alma, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Fort Smith. He was born July 11, 1944 in Stilwell, OK to Ermon and Mary Casteel, Sr. He was the retired owner/operator of Central Connections in Alma.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie; and four brothers, Glen, Sam, Tom, and John Casteel.
He is survived by two daughters, Wendi Woods of Alma, and Colette Collatt of Benton; a son, Kevin Casteel and wife Shelly of Alma; a sister, Lily Wood of Modesto, CA; a brother, Roy Casteel of Stilwell; ten grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Gill Cemetery Arbor in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
His grandchildren will serve as pallbearers.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.