Bill W. Castleberry

Born and raised in Rising Fawn, GA., he was a retired truck driver from Dixie Yarns after more than 40 years of service. After retirement he made countless friends working on lawn mowers and small engines. He had a passion for antique cars and to put it in his own words, “Piddling around”. He became “Granddad” not only to the grandkids but to everyone he met.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty “Nanny”; parents, Paul and Alma Castleberry; infant sister, Sherry Deana; triplett brothers, William Roe and Billy Joe; and brother J. D. “Hot Rod” Castleberry.

Survivors include daughters, Teenie “Bean Eye” Wooten, Pam “Snake” Castleberry, Billie “Billie Mae” Pickett and adopted daughter, Sara Booker; grandchildren, Jenifer “Nifer Joe” Reid, David “Steinhein” Steinberg, Tiffany “Stifanny” Pickett, Kim “Kim Bo Jo” Davis and William “William Jo” Pickett; great grandchildren, Destiny “Aubi Jo” Reid, Andi “Chey Chey” Reid, Carson “ Carson Jo” Braccini, Elijah “ Ro Jo Pocket” Pickett and Madalynn “Betty Grace” Davis along with his and Nanny’s loving dog, Slinky “Boy”; sisters, Mary Lee York and Nellie Dryer; brothers, Eddie and Roy Castleberry; Uncle Bob and Aunt Virginia and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 8 PM and on Friday from 4 to 8 PM at the funeral home.

Funeral Services will be at 1 PM on Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the funeral home with Rev. Max Kessler and Rev. David Steinberg officiating.

Burial will follow at Lakewood Memory Gardens East.

Special thanks to Amedysis Hospice Staff, especially his caring nurse, Kelly, for not only the care they gave our daddy and granddad, but the support and understanding given to the family during this time.

Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 South Moore Road.