Vernon E. Castell

June 20, 1924 - July 7, 2017

VERNON EUGENE CASTELL, 93, of Cedar Key passed away July 7, 2017. Mr. Castell was born June 20, 1924 to the late Jannie and Charles Castell, Sr. in Cedar Key, where he lived most of his life. He was married 63 years to the late Myra Josephine (Coburn) Castell. He was a retired as a BCM (Chief Boatswain's Mate) from the United States Coast Guard and served during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a Christian. He loved his family and mowing his yard Mr. Castell is survived by his daughter LaVerne Bell of Chiefland, a son Douglas Castell (Wanda) of Inglis, Florida, his brothers Hallie Castell of Dunnellon, Florida, C.W. “Bubba” Castell of Joneville, Florida, and John Castell of Keystone Heights, Florida, four grandsons, ten great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and other extended family members. Funeral services for Mr. Castell will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Christ Episcopal Church in Cedar Key, with Father Jim Wright officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home in Chiefland Monday evening from 5 – 7 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Christ Episcopal Church, 4054 D St. Cedar Key, FL 32625. Arrangements have been placed under the care of Rick Gooding Funeral Home, Chiefland, Florida, 352-493-0050 and Cross City, Florida, 352-498-5400. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com