Casto, James William

Passed: 2002-03-26

Age: 76

Source: Charleston Daily Mail

Death Notice: 2002-03-27

Obituary Date:

Information: EVANS - James William Casto, 76, of Evans, departed this life March 26, 2002, in Jackson General Hospital, Ripley, after an extended illness.  He was born June 18, 1925, in Cottageville, a son of the late Archie Alonzo and Laura Leona (Donohew) Casto.  He was raised on a farm in Cottageville and attended Union High School, prior to enlisting in the United States Army.  He was a partially disabled veteran and served in Europe and Africa during World War II.  Following his military service, he received his diploma from Ripley High School.  He graduated from the Cincinnati College of Embalming in 1949, and four years later returned home to Jackson County and founded the Casto Funeral Home in Evans in April 1953.  He was also the fomer owner and operator of Casto's Store, Casto Garage, Casto Monument Company and Casto Farms.  He was a member of the VFW Post 3488, Sandyville, Cottageville Lodge 54 AF & AM, Jackson Chapter 48, Royal Arch Masons, Ravenswood, Dowell Commandery 28, Knights Templar, Ravenswood, Nemesis Temple of the Shrine, Parkersburg, Lodge 30, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Ripley.  He was a member of the first board of Evans Public Service District.  He was a Christian.  In addition to his parents, his brothers, Alvin Eugene Casto and Harrison L. Casto preceded him in death.  Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Lila R. Baker Casto; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley C. and James B. Hutton of Evans; son and daughter-in-law, James W. Jr. and Karen L. Casto of Evans; grandchildren, Steven J. and his wife Jennifer Hutton of Evans, Scott W. Hutton of Ripley, J. W. Casto III, Megan Casto and Morgan Casto, all of Evans.  Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, with the Rev. Gerald B. Sayre and the Rev. Ann E. Skeen officiating.  Burial will follow in the Blaine Memorial Cemetery, Cottageville.