Jack P. Casstevens

Jack P. Casstevens, 82, of rural Middletown passed away at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2013 following a brief illness.Jack was born April 12, 1931 in Indianapolis. Jack was a lifetime resident of Middletown. He graduated from Middletown High School in 1950. He was a United States Marine Corp. Sgt. serving during the Korean War as a Field Radio Operator. He was a member of the DOG 7 Association D Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th and 1st Marine Divisions, and the Fleet Marine Force. He was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.Jack was a Electrician and Maintenance Supervisor for Delco Remy for 37 years, retiring in 1986. Jack loved to play golf at Valley View and Tri-County golf courses; but most of all he loved to watch his grandchildren play sports.Jack is survived by his loving wife, Berneda, otherwise known as ""Fred"" (Stokes) Casstevens; their three children, LeAnn West (huband Jeff) of Indianapolis, Wendy Riggs (husband Keith) of New Castle, and Jim Casstevens (wife Hilary) of Middletown; four grandchildren, Dustin Riggs, Kelsey Riggs, Jarren Casstevens, and Collin Casstevens; and a great-grandson, Caiden Riggs.Jack was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Jameson Brown; father-in-law, James Stokes; mother-in-law, Thelma Stokes, and a son-in-law, Keith Riggs.A funeral service to celebrate Jack's life will be 10:00 am Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 118 S. 5th St., Middletown with Rev. Marty Ballard officiating. Burial will follow in Mechanicsburg Cemetery, Middletown.Friends and family may gather to share and remember from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, Middletown.Memorial contributions may be given to the Middletown Fire Dept. or Toys for Tots in care of Kenny Norfleet.The Ballard family is honored to celebrate the life of Jack with his family and friends.Online condolences may be made at www.ballardandsons.com