On September 30, 2021, loving husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, friend, and pastor left this world and flew straight into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ, whom he served faithfully from the time of his salvation at the age of 16.
Robert Carew Castle (Pastor Bob) was born on June 29, 1953 in Stockbridge, Michigan to Henry and Fannie Castle. He graduated from Stockbridge High School in 1971 and Maranatha Baptist Bible College in 1976. He was married to Debra (Caudle) for 47 years. He pastored Jeruel Baptist Church for 42 years.
He is survived by Scott and Michelle Castle, Catherine, Caleb, Caden, Caitlynn, Christian, and Chason of Jackson, MI; Kimberly and Phillip Tanner, Keturah, Alexia and Spencer of Collierville, TN; Craig and Leah Castle, Hunter, Eloise, and Dalton of Andover, MN; Stephanie and Justin Brahs, Landon, Gavin, and Deacon of Oak Grove, MN; Lynette and Alan Anderson of Dexter, MI; Cynthia and Matthew Price, Adaline, Cora, and Hudson of Holt, MI; and Claire Caudle (mother-in-law) of Decatur, IL; Jim and Ruth Castle, Henry Castle, Jr, Mary Castle, Loretta and David Sherfield; Donald Castle, John and Debbie Castle, and many many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Fannie Castle, Chris (brother); Bobbie Jean and Norma Jean (twin sisters) and Donald Caudle (father-in-law), as well as several miscarried grandbabies.
The family would like to express their special appreciation to Allegiance Hospice and nurses, especially Missy K., as well as the staff of Henry Ford Allegiance: Dr. Jen (Radiology), Dr. Malcom Trimble (Oncology), and the nurses and staff that served Pastor Bob through his treatments.
Visitation will be held at the Jeruel Baptist Church in Munith on Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. , as well as Monday, October 4, 2021 from 12 noon until the time of service.
Funeral Services will be held at the church on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Fitchburg Cemetery in Stockbridge, Michigan.
Memorial contributions can be made payable to Jeruel Baptist Church. Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home, Stockbridge.
