Leo Chastain (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Leo Chastain, son of James A. and Ella Renner Chastain, was born January 31, 1927, near Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Monday, May 21, 2012, in Mercy Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of eighty-five years, three months, and twenty days.
On October 17, 1959, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Fields, and they shared the last fifty-two years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Franklin, Ferrell, and Waldo; and two sisters, Jewell, and Juanita.
Leo is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; four sons, Derrell Chastain, and his wife, Marie, of Benbrook, Texas, Keith Chastain, and his wife, Judy, of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Brent Chastain, and his wife, Belinda, of Falcon, Missouri, and Mark Chastain, and his wife, Lyrissa, of Lebanon, Missouri; two daughters, Teresa Hall, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Debbie Honey, and her husband, Larry, of Lebanon, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Beverly, Jeremy, Derrell, Angie, Derek, Tiffany, Randy, Kyle, Jessica, and Corey; eleven great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was raised in the Russ and Lebanon communities, and lived for a time in California. As a young man, he entered the United States Army and served his country faithfully from December 17, 1945, until April 24, 1947, during World War II. He was stationed in the Philippines with the Army medical corps for most of that time. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he returned to California for a few years, and then came back to Missouri. Once he and Dorothy were married, they made their home near Lebanon, and lovingly raised their family. Leo worked at Woodlake Hardware in the shipping and receiving department for several years, and then at Detroit Tool Metal Products and Carmeco, Inc. for a number of years.
Leo professed his faith in Christ early in his life, and was a member of Orla Baptist Church for several years. He then moved his membership to First Baptist Church in Lebanon, where he sang in the choir for many years.
In his spare time he enjoyed playing golf, doing woodworking projects, traveling, and taking care of his lawn. He possessed an outgoing personality, and never met a stranger. He was also an accomplished whistler. He loved his family dearly and especially enjoyed his grandchildren.
Leo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and know that his family and friends will treasure the wonderful memories he made for them throughout the years.
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