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Billy Fred Castleberry

November 16, 1952 ~ May 30, 2017 (age 64) 64 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Joel Kabik. In gratitude for a fine frind. on November 16, 2017 4:25 PM
Message from HERSHEY PA
November 16, 2017 4:25 PM

Bill him. Condolences to all wwas a good buddy, and a wonderful conversationalist. The man could make me laugh and make me think. Only knew him a few short years in Bastrop/Smithville. He was a good friend to talk to about certain problems I had, and offered help! God Bless Him,
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A candle was lit by Charles Raley on July 19, 2017 2:35 PM
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A candle was lit by Beverly(David)Helmandollar on July 10, 2017 10:53 AM
Bye Bill.............you are in good company and all are free from pain
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A candle was lit by Beverly(David,April)Helmandollar on July 10, 2017 10:48 AM
Message from Somerville Tx
July 1, 2017 5:03 PM

Mr Castleberry was a great man with great wisdom he tought alot of us and made us into men and women that ww are today and he knew more about me then I knew about my self he said that our life's was much alike I will never forget you my friend.
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A candle was lit by Paul Mark Gill on July 1, 2017 4:48 PM
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A candle was lit by John and Bonnie Prokop on June 10, 2017 9:54 AM
Message from Garrett Smith Jr PAC DFAAPA
June 9, 2017 3:35 PM

It is a sad day and I mourn the passing of my friend. Bill and I met in Chickasha, Oklahoma in 1979 when I sutured up his left wrist. . We were roommate, brothers from different mothers, confidantes, and for a while blew through life with our hair on fire. He was a prolific writer, voracious reader, talented artist and a damn fine mandolin picker. We shared the love of music, poetry, good books, good chili and fine whiskey. I admired his passion for teaching and he admonished me for being a half assed medicine man. The love we shared for each other was unequaled. We were each others best friend and worst enemy. Together we had no restraint, no limits and no fear. A combination that would lead to the worst in both of us and at times the very best. Cancer and survival caused a schism in us and so I have not seen Bill in eight years. Mostly my decision. I am saddened at his passing but take comfort in knowing he is no longer in pain or suffering. I am sure the ground that holds his ashes will bear something prickly and annoying to most, yet beautiful and full of amazement and wonder to those of us who called him friend. You will always be missed.

Garrett " doc" Smith Jr
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A candle was lit by Garrett Smith Jr. PAC DFAAPA on June 9, 2017 3:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Rodger & Nancy Earley on June 8, 2017 3:46 PM
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A candle was lit by Van Crosd on June 7, 2017 2:59 PM
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A candle was lit by jim & jeanette valliere va.beach,va. on June 7, 2017 2:20 PM
Message from Brenda Coon
June 7, 2017 12:33 PM

Tim and I only regret not getting to meet Bill sooner in life. May you be in comfort and peace.
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A candle was lit by Brenda Coon on June 7, 2017 12:31 PM
Message from Dolores Terrazas Price
June 7, 2017 12:08 PM

Sending much love and prayers with my deepest sympathies for your loss. May the memories of happier times together sustain you through the days ahead.
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A candle was lit by Dolores Terrazas Price on June 7, 2017 12:04 PM
Message from Richard Marks
June 7, 2017 11:52 AM

So sorry for your loss. Billy and I were class mates in school in Duncan Ok.
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A candle was lit by Alan Gunter on June 7, 2017 7:10 AM
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An A Garden Path was ordered on June 7, 2017

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A candle was lit by Diana Bell on June 6, 2017 8:16 PM
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A candle was lit by Victoria on June 6, 2017 8:07 PM
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A candle was lit by John, Shannon,Kelsey and Rebecca Buell on June 6, 2017 6:23 PM
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A candle was lit by Marshall Neal on June 6, 2017 6:15 PM
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A candle was lit by Ethan Bauer on June 6, 2017 4:02 PM
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A candle was lit by John & Deborah Hunter on June 6, 2017 3:45 PM
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A candle was lit by Jorge and Maria Gonzalez Family on June 6, 2017 2:57 PM
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A candle was lit by Randy & Kim Castleberry on June 6, 2017 2:35 PM
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A candle was lit by Kelvin, Darlene & Mary on June 6, 2017 2:24 PM
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A candle was lit by Terrie Castleberry on June 5, 2017 9:26 PM
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A candle was lit by Terrie Castleberry on June 5, 2017 9:26 PM
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A candle was lit by Gipson Pendergrass People's Mortuary Staff on May 31, 2017 2:53 PM
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