Obituary for Willard Castle

          Willard Castle, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

          He was born on June 17, 1931 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Acro and Luranie (Stephens) Castle.  On March 5, 1955 Willard married Hattie Castle and she preceded him in death on December 15, 2012.  

          Willard retired after thirty-six years from Rockwell International in Kenton, where he worked as a maintenance welder.  He also worked for twenty-one years on the Erie Railroad.  Willard was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. 

          Willard is survived by his three sons: Roger Lee (Donna) Castle of Ada, William Brian (Julie) Castle of McGuffey and Raymond Glenn (Cherie) Castle of Ada; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  

          He was preceded in death by seven sisters: Lydia Patrick, Ida Johnson, Esther Patton, Polly Prater, Virginia Sprang, Sadie Castle, and Bessie Prater; two brothers: Albert Castle and Franzel Castle. 

          Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 4, 2024 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger with graveside military honors conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Ada VFW Post #9381 Honor Guard.       

          Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. 

          Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.