Larry Castleman

SCOTT CITY -- Larry Lynn Castleman, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Birmingham, Alabama.

He was born Sept. 26, 1939, in Scott City. 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 Disabled American Veterans. 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; and 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

Retired Maj. Castleman was interned at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Alabama, with full military honors.

Local arrangements are by Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.