of Batesville, AR
November 7, 1951 - April 16, 2019
Woodrow Franklin "Woody" Castleberry, 67, of Batesville passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.
He was born on November 7, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas, to Woodrow Lorn Castleberry and Martha (Hine) Castleberry.
Woody enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid bass fisherman and duck hunter. He was passionate about golf and all Razorback athletics. Most of all, he loved making memories with his wife, sons, daughters-in-law, and granddaughters. He valued "doing things" over "having things" and he applied that mantra well throughout his life, with countless fishing and hunting trips, ski trips, and golf tournaments with his friends and family.
Woody was an active community leader in Batesville for over 30 years, where he chaired the boards of White River Health System, UACCB, and the Batesville Chamber of Commerce, as well as served on countless other boards and committees.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Melissa (Dillahunty) Castleberry; two sons, Casey Castleberry (Annette) and Lindsey Castleberry (Deann), both of Batesville; brother, Ken Castleberry (Jamie) of Little Rock; sister, Nan Cox (Ed) of Niceville, Florida; sister-in-law, Becky Castleberry of Hot Springs; two granddaughters, Annaleigh Castleberry and Libby Castleberry; as well as several nieces and nephews and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Steve Castleberry; and step-mother, Virginia Castleberry.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Batesville, with reception immediately following in the Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the UACCB Foundation PO Box 3350 Batesville, AR. 72503 or the White River Health System Foundation PO Box 2197 Batesville, AR. 72503.
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54 Condolence(s)
Mary Rachel Shankles
Thursday, April 25, 2019
I am so sorry for this loss to the Castleberry family. My condolences and hugs.
Mary Rachel
Debbie Webb
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Woody was such a kind caring man who did so very much for this community. I'm so very sorry. Prayers for the family for God's comfort, peace, strength, grace and everlasting love. He will be remembered for all the selfless things he did for our entire county and his welcoming smile.
Greg Shaver
Monday, April 22, 2019
So sorry to hear of Woody's passing. Prayers for Melissa, Casey & Lindsey.
Juanita Porter
Saturday, April 20, 2019
So sorry for your lost, will keep you'll in my prayers. I loved working with Woody so much he was a great boss and friend
Gay Lacy
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Jan Burrow Qualls
Saturday, April 20, 2019
You are all in our thoughts and prayers the Olen Burrow family and Jan Burrow Qualls and Family
Jennifer Wood Cooksey
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Sending love your way Melissa, Casey, Lindsey and family. Super sad to hear the news. Praying god will give you clarity and comfort. 💕
Amy Beth Anderson
Saturday, April 20, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Woody was one of the finest men I had the pleasure of knowing.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Saturday, April 20, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this trying time. I enjoyed working with Woody at. White River Medical Center, He was always very helpful.
Barbara Brown
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Melissa, my heart aches for you and your family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Woody was a good man.
Ann and Reynie Rutledge
Saturday, April 20, 2019
So sorry to hear of Woody’s passing. He was a great guy who loved his family!!! I remember him following you boys around the golf course during those tournaments. He was infectious for everyone around him. He will be missed. Blessings to the whole Castleberry family.
Debbie and David Middlebrooks
Saturday, April 20, 2019
We extend our deepest sympathy in your time of sadness. Out thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Judy Ann Coffman Jackson
Friday, April 19, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Woody’s passing. I am a classmate of his. May God be with you and the rest of the family at this time.
Randall Coe
Friday, April 19, 2019
Woody gave me my first construction loan way back in 1987. I considered Woody a respected friend as well as a community leader. He will be missed.
Jan Hughes
Friday, April 19, 2019
Melissa, Casey, Lindsey, and family,
My heart and prayers are with each of you. May God give you all comfort, strength, and peace today and the days ahead.
Jack & Wilsene Moody Kwok
Friday, April 19, 2019
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Woody. Our prayers are with the Castleberry family. Jack & Wilsene Moody Kwok
Oscar and Beth Jones
Friday, April 19, 2019
Woody devoted much of his life energy to making Batesville a better place to live. He will be missed. Peace to the whole Castleberry clan during this difficult time ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Todd, Resa & Stephanie Bolin
Friday, April 19, 2019
May God's love and the many prayers give you comfort in the coming days. We are uplifting this family and his friends up in prayer. He created many memories with his family and friends, may these memories become true treasures for the heart.
Phil madison
Friday, April 19, 2019
Grew up with woody and figaro his faithful black lab. Woody was a treasure to all
Pam Rawlings Franks
Friday, April 19, 2019
I grew up with Woody in Newport and have many fond memories of him. Sending condolences and prayers to the family.
Wally & Janie Steen
Friday, April 19, 2019
We are so sorry for your recent loss of Woody. The Castleberry family has been special to us for many years. Our thoughts & prayers are with you now & always.
Rick Anderson
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Good winds for you my friend. Proud member of bald knob high school only State Champions Football Team 2968-69. A Bulldog forever !
Dale and Linda Behan
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Casey and Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you all!! We are so sorry, we’ll be thinking about you and your family!! We pray peace and grace for the days ahead!!
Love, Hugs and Prayers,
Linda, Dale, WDale and Company
Paul and Sharon Strecker
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and give you comfort.
Paul and Sharon Strecket
Morgan and Virginia Collins
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Lisa ... We are so very, very sorry. You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all
JOANNA BUCHANAN
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Melissa, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Danita High
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Wrapping you in much prayer...- John & Danita High and Family
Johnny Mitchum
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Woody was a longtime,trusted friend. He will be missed by all who knew him. I pray for strength for his friends and family as we all mourn this huge loss.
Rodney and Susan Jones
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Our love and prayers are with the Castleberry family... I worked with Woody for years at Citizens and he was such a wonderful person and friend.....God Bless you all.
Susan Valentine
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Melissa. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Rick O'Brien
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Lissa and family,
I was so saddened to hear of Woody's passing. He was a great friend and one of the main reasons I attended the University of Arkansas. His quick wit and constant smile will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
Rick O'Brien
Larry Stamps
Thursday, April 18, 2019
We are so very sorry, are thoughts and prayers are with you
Raymond & Barbara Bowen
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Melissa, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Bob and Jeanne Fitzgerald
Thursday, April 18, 2019
We send our love to your whole family. Prayers for all of you.
Emily McIllwain
Thursday, April 18, 2019
We love you, Lissa! Praying for you.
-Emily, Jonathan, Molly & Clara McIllwain
Larry Stamps
Thursday, April 18, 2019
The memories are so many hunting the Cash and the White, fishing all around and the Gulf were great and events I shall never forget. The good time in the home where we always felt welcomed. Great man. Thank you family for sharing. Larry and Marty.
Tina Simpson
Thursday, April 18, 2019
To Lindsey and all the family - you are in my thoughts and prayers and have my deepest sympathy.
Woody was a great man and I was honored to know him.
Larry Stamps
Thursday, April 18, 2019
The good time hunting on the Cash and fishing. The great trips to the Gulf. Thanks Larry and Marty.
Jon and Jennifer Hidy
Thursday, April 18, 2019
We are so very sorry for your loss and send our love and prayers to each of you.
Jim &Lisa Taylor
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Prayers for the family.
Rick and Margaret Elumbaugh
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Sending our love and prayers to all of you.
Renee Long
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time. We pray that you will depend on God's grace and mercy in this very difficult time.
Tommy and Renee Long
Janie mcNeill
Thursday, April 18, 2019
So sad and sorry for you and your family Melissa. May you feel the love from all your friends and family to help you get through this difficult time. Will be thinking about you daily!!! Please tell you boys my family loves them!!!
Bill and Nana Whittington
Thursday, April 18, 2019
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of our old neighbor. God bless your family while you find your new normal. He was a good man. You are in our thots and prayers. Go with God. Bill and Nana
Sue Harmon
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Prayers
Lynette Burt Murphy
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Castleberry Family:
I worked with Woody several years back and he was such a pleasant and kind person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss him.
Deborah Cockrill
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Much love and prayers from the Alan Cockrill family
Deborah Wyatt
Thursday, April 18, 2019
My heart is broken Melissa for you and your family.
I am very sorry. There are just things in this life that we are not suppose to understand. Lean on Gods strength to sustain you.
My prayers and love I’m sending.
Janet Tosh/Bill Estes
Thursday, April 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. He was a good friend and "boss" at Citizens Bank. I am deeply saddened about his passing.
Leslie Brooks
Thursday, April 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a great man and will be missed by so many.
Bill and Darla Hall
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Darla and I extend our deepest sympathy to Woody’s family. It was a professional honor for me to work with Woody at WRMC. I appreciated his keen insight into politics as well as business related topics. Great man, at ease with people, loved to talk about the fishing trips with his boys. God bless you Woody. Thank you for your positive influence on my life. Bill
Jaclyn jones
Thursday, April 18, 2019
By far the best boss anyone could have asked for. There is an emptiness in my heart. Offering condolences to the family and all who knew him, seems so inadequate to the mark he left with us all.
Much love to the family in this difficult time. â¤ï¸
Jaclyn (AKA- corn fed) Jones
Ed and Diane McClure
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Melissa and the family. May you each depend on God for comfort, strength, courage and peace through this very sad and difficult time.
Melanie Kerr
Thursday, April 18, 2019
With our deepest condolences. Such a great friend to my parents.
The Kerr Family