Ervin Joseph Castille Aged 92 years, 9 months, born in Opelousas, LA on January 2, 1911, the only son of Michel Rene Castille and Louise St. Amand. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Sibley Castille. Ervin graduated from Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN with an J.D. degree and was soon licensed to practice Law in Texas. He served in the US Army during WWII, as a Rail Transportation Officer in the 7th Army, with the rank of Major. He received the Bronze Star Medal; European, African, Middle Eastern Campaign Medals with 4 Bronze Stars and Bronze Arrowhead Distinguished Unit Badge. He graduated from Louisiana Polytechnic University, in Ruston, LA.with a B.S. in Accounting. He attended University of Texas in Austin to obtain a M.B.A. in Accounting, and was a CPA. Mr. Castille was Director of Field Operations for the State Comptrollers Office under Robert S. Calvert. He retired from that position in 1975. His daughter, Dr. Virginia Castille Murray and son-in-law Dr. Dennis R. Murray; and his granddaughters, Sandra E. Murray and Elizabeth A. Murray, survive Mr. Castille. Mr. Castille was a resident of Austin since 1952, before moving to Conroe, TX in 2001. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13th at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14th at the Assumption Mausoleum Chapel with burial following in the Assumption Cemetery. Arrangements by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX 78705 (512) 452-8811 You may view memorials online at www.wcfish.com
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