William Wesley “W.W.” Castle, 71 of Port Neches, passed away Monday, June 15, 2009 at his daughter’s residence in Nederland.
Funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Broussard’s in Nederland with Reverend Charles Turnage officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Nederland. A gathering of friends and family will be Wednesday evening at the mortuary.
Mr. Castle was born in Kingsport, Tennessee and has lived in this area since 1958.
W.W. was retired from Kansas City Southern with more than 40 years of service working as a switchman. He was also owner of Nederland Garage for 30 years. He took time off from the railroad to serve his country in the Army as an M.P.
Mr. Castle was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years Vivian Castle and granddaughter Sarah Kemp. Survivors include his daughters, Doniece Kemp and husband Kevin of Lumberton, Annette Reedy of Nederland; grandchildren, Joshua and Morgan Reedy, Nicole, Rachel, Reece and Landon Kemp; brothers, Clifford Castle and wife Wanda of Nederland, David Castle and wife Charlotte of Lumberton, Kenneth Castle and wife Patsy of Blountville, TN, sister, Marie Castle McIntosh and husband Charles of Warren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Beaumont Chapter, 440 North 18th Street, Beaumont, Texas 77707.
