James Wilson Castle Sr.

James Wilson Castle Sr., 86, formerly of 340 Maple St., passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 10:18 AM on Friday, November 24, 2023 at the residence of his daughter and son in law, Patricia and Dave Boley where he had lived for the past year.

He was born in Sidney on August 1st, 1937, to the late Harry and Minnie (Davis) Castle.

He is survived by his five children, James (Rose) Castle Jr. of Sidney, Ron (Chris) Castle of Sidney, John (Kimberly) Castle of Lima, Pamela Castle (Randy Greer) of Sidney and Patricia (David) Boley also of Sidney along with nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren.

James was preceded in death by his loving wife of 45 years, Janet Castle. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Betty Lawson and brother, Harry Lee Castle both of Sidney.

James retired from the Copeland Corporation after 43 years of service, he worked in various positions through the years and at the time of retirement he worked in the “Blow out” department.

James loved his children and grandchildren above measure and would always tell each one “Love You” when you would leave.

James loved NASCAR, watching Ohio State Buckeyes football and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a collector of “Wizard of Oz” memorabilia, he even met some of the original cast from the movie.  James and Janet both loved visiting his brother Lee and Kathy Castle at their camp at St. Mary’s Lake. He especially loved the times his son Jim would come over on Sunday mornings to eat McDonald’s sausage gravy and biscuits, play cards and tell “tall” stories.

James will be deeply missed by all.

The family wants to send a special thanks to Hospice for all of their help over the last year, it was much appreciated.

Visiting hours will be observed on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. thru 12:00 p.m. with service to follow at The Adams Funeral Home 1401 Fair Road Sidney.  James son in law, Rev. Dave Boley will be officiating with burial to follow at Graceland Cemetery in Sidney.

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