Larry Castleman

Larry Lynn Castleman, 80 passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in Birmingham, Al.

He was born on September 26, 1939 in Scott City, Missouri. He graduated from Upper Iowa University with a bachelor’s degree and Central Michigan University with a master’s degree. Larry proudly served in the U.S. Army for 20 years retiring as Major. While in the Army he served in many countries including the Panama Canal where he met and married his wife, Kathryn. Larry enjoyed technology, reading, watching old cowboy movies and volunteering with various organizations, including the DAV. Larry was a loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Kathryn Castleman; children, Douglas (Jennifer) Castleman, Helen “Chrissy” (Jeffrey) Taylor and Laura (Preston) Jones; grandchildren, Ethan Castleman, Owen Castleman, Olivia Castleman, Haylee Castleman, Grace Taylor and Zachary Taylor; siblings, Thomas Bruce Castleman, Neisha Schwartz and Mark Castleman.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas E. and Helen M. Castleman and brother, Edward Castleman

Major (retired) Castleman was interned at the Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Alabama with full military honors.