of Little Rock, AR
May 16, 1926 - January 2, 2018
Orville E. Castleberry, Sr., 91, of Little Rock went to be with the Lord on January 2, 2018. He was born May 16, 1926 in Wise County, Texas to Oscar and Alma Castleberry.
Orville graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored churches throughout Arkansas including: First Baptist Church in Ward; Trinity Baptist in Malvern; First Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff; Gravel Hill in Benton and Trinity Baptist in Mabelvale. He retired from the pastorate due to health issues but continued serving the Lord in churches. He was currently a member at South Highland Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Lewis Castleberry; sisters, Della Mae Martin (Jess) and Frances Nelson (Norvell). Orville is survived by his wife, Molly A. Castleberry; daughter, Debby Williamson (Ron) of Bedford, Texas; son, Orville E. Castleberry, Jr. of North Little Rock, Arkansas; grandchildren, Cindy Vigneron (Brandon), Christy Helms (Neil), Kimberly Viola (Philip) and Scott Williamson (Brittany); eight great-grandchildren of the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and Tuscson, Arizona; niece, Patricia Watson (Leon) along with many other nieces and nephews; and good friend who also calls him ''Dad'', John McCaslin.
Graveside service will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Alexander. Memorial service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas (501) 224-8300 with Reverend Bill Hilburn and Reverend Don Cooper officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at the funeral home.
Thoughts and prayers to your family and friends.
We are so sorry to hear of Bro. Orville's passing. We loved and admired him. He held a special place in our hearts, not only for being our pastor but also because he married us.
I'm so sorry to hear of Orville’s passing. Loosing a loved one is never easy. I lost my dear father in law in August 2017. After my loss, reading Revelation 21:3,4 gave me real comfort. It says: And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. I hope reading these verses also give you comfort during this difficult time. GW
My condolences to Debby, other family members, and friends of Mr. Castleberry. My thoughts are with you.