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Jeems Edgar Casto

Male 1930 - 2018  (87 years)


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  • Name Jeems Edgar Casto 
    Nickname Jim 
    Born 28 Jul 1930  Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 23 May 2018  Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Notes 

    • Jeems "Jim" Casto
      July 28, 1930 - May 23, 2018
      Jeems E. “Jim” Casto, 87 of Ripley, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2018 at his home following a long illness.
      Jim was born July 28, 1930 in Ripley, a son of the late Holly and Frances Karr Casto. He was a graduate of Ripley High School and went on to Heavy Equipment Operating Training. Jim worked several years as a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Coal Industry and offered his talents in the construction Ball Fields in Ripley. He was an avid supporter of Ripley Athletics and you could always count on him being at sporting events when his health allowed. He loved watching his son and grandson in their sporting events and was proud that they went on to become coaches.
      He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jeanne Slaven Casto; his son Bryce Casto and wife Cathy of Dunbar; daughter Jeemisa Snyder and her husband Wayne of Mt. Laurel, NJ; his beloved grandchildren, Courtney Snyder, Jake Snyder and Zach Casto; brother Dick Casto and his wife Helen of Ripley and a host of friends.
      In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, William “Bill” Casto.
      A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 31, 2018 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Rev. Dr. Ford Price officiating. Friends may call on the family two hours prior to the service ( 5 to 7 pm) at the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com

      Jeems E “Jim” Casto
      BIRTH 28 Jul 1930
      Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
      DEATH 23 May 2018 (aged 87)
      Ripley, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
      BURIAL Unknown
      MEMORIAL ID 190026135
    Person ID I59235  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 20 May 2019 

    Father Holly Duke Casto,   b. 21 Oct 1903, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 18 Feb 1985  (Age 81 years) 
    Mother Frances Elaine Karr,   b. 13 Jun 1910, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 20 Jul 1929  Jackson County, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Notes 

    • Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
      Marriage Date: 20 Jul 1929
      Marriage Place: Jackson, Ohio, USA
      Name: Holly Casto
      Gender: Male
      Age: 21
      Birth Date: abt 1908
      Father: W C Casto
      Mother: Verna Casto
      Name: Frances Karr
      Gender: Female
      Age: 21
      Birth Date: abt 1908
      Father: E F Karr
      Mother: Ada Casto
      Film Number: 001307814
    Family ID F15961  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Katherine Jeanne Slaven 
    Children 
     1. Bryce Casto
     2. Jeemissa Casto
    Family ID F30217  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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  • Sources 
    1. [S3] Birth Records, Jackson Co, WV.

    2. [S21] Obit.

    3. [S654] Marriage Records, West Virginia Division of Culture and History.