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Hollace D. ChastainPassing: February 24, 2014

Service:

First Baptist Church

Funeral Service

Saturday, March 1st @ 11:00 am

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Friday, February 28th @ 2:00-7:00 p.m.

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Saturday, March 1st

ORLEANS – Hollace D. Chastain, 76, passed away at 1:24 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2014, at Indiana University Health Bedford Hosptial.

Born June 21, 1937, in Orange County, he was the son of Harold and Faye L. (McPherson) Chastain.  He married Loraine Miller October 28, 1960.

He was an Indiana State Trooper from 1966-1992 and spent ten years as the “top cop” at the Indiana State Fair Girls School.  He was a farmer, Lawrence County Weights and Measures Officer for five years, and served on the Dunn Memorial Hospital Board.  Hollace was a 50 year member of Masonic Lodge No. 228 F&AM and Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the Indiana National Guard, and a Mitchell High School graduate, Class of 1955.

Surviving:         wife, Loraine Chastain, Orleans
                  children, Dr. Hollace D. Chastain II and wife, Kelly, Fort Wayne
                                Greg Chastain and wife, Jill, Mitchell
                                Rachelle Collins and husband, Michael, Orleans
         grandchildren, Jacob and Michaela Collins
                                Raelynn and Chase Chastain
                                Zachary and Sarah Chastain
                   brother, Ronald B. Chastain and wife, Diana,  McCordsville

 His parents preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at the First Baptist Church,  Mitchell, with Reverend Reggie Clark and Brother Michael Collins officiating.  Burial will be in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00-7:00 p.m. Friday at Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center and from 10:00 a.m. until the service on Saturday at the church. 

Memorial Gifts: American Heart Association

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27 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Sarah Chastain | Indiana
    Date: January 31, 2018
    It hasn't been 4 years and I still miss you Papaw
  2. Guest: Andy Boston | Paoli, IN
    Date: March 2, 2014
    Mary LaVerne and I extend our sencerest condolences to the family of Hollace Chastain. As Orange County Extension Director for Purdue University, I had the privilege of helping Hollace test the scales each year at the Orange County 4-H Fairgrouinds. Hollace was kind, considerate and always a joy to work with. I already miss being with Hollace.
  3. Guest: Bob Plew | Shelbyville, IN
    Date: March 1, 2014
    sorry to hear of Hollace's passing. We were good friends when we were young men. I worked the pressed box when he played football. Worked together at Carpenter's . He was always an outstanding young man and a credit to the IPS. I was proud to know him Bob Plew
  4. Guest: Margie Delaney | Bedford, In
    Date: March 1, 2014
    So very sorry for your loss. Faye was a good friend of mine. Margie Delaney Jim Delaney
  5. Guest: Tony and Debby Dobson | LebanonTennessee
    Date: March 1, 2014
    The death of someone close to us leave us shocked with grief. We cannot understand how one minute this person was here and the next they are gone. The truth is that those we love are never truly gone. The body may have run its course, but the soul lives forever..Thinking of your family in prayers!!God Bless!
  6. Guest: Larry Stump | Upland, Indiana
    Date: March 1, 2014
    I am sorry for your loss, I will keep you and the family in my prayers. He was a good weights and measures inspector. Larry Stump, Director Division of Weights & Measures
  7. Guest: MIke and Kelly Spencer | Bedford, In
    Date: March 1, 2014
    Hollace was Mike's supervisor and a good friend. Mike enjoyed working with Hollace because of his love of life, positive attitude , encouragement, laughter, and life stories! Hollace was instrumental in getting us started dating and 6 months later getting married. Hollace knew Kelly's dad, they were in the National Guards together. Hollace encouraged Mike to ask Kelly out. We both recall how Hollace would get a smile on his face whenever he would speak about his family. Hollace wanted others to be as happy as he was, having love and family to come home to. Hollace could share a life experience that could make you laugh until you cried! One of the many thing we will always cherish about him. But the thing we will remember the most is the love of his family and life, the laughter and love he shared! Our deepest condolences!
  8. Guest: Martha and Barry Turner | WichitaFalls, TX
    Date: February 28, 2014
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hollace was such a great guy. There will never be another. Martha (Brooks) & Barry Turner
  9. Guest: Larry Kidwell | Bedford, In
    Date: February 28, 2014
    Lorraine & family. So sorry to hear about Hollace. What a guy. Share a little story on how humor was so much apart of his life. Made an evening sales call at your home. Suit n tie, polished shoes. He kindly took me on the grand tour of the hog operation, naturally after our appointment. No why after rather than before the appointment. You are ever been in a pig parlor. Got home, Judy made me hang clothes outside. My thoughts are with you. He will be missed but not forgotten. Larry
  10. Guest: Lee and Mary Karr | MitchellIndiana
    Date: February 28, 2014
    We will deeply miss a long time friend and l will always remember the time we spent togather talking about everything and sometimes that would last hours.I pray for the Chastains in this time of loss.
  11. Guest: JD & Jeanie Woods | Warsaw, IN
    Date: February 27, 2014
    Loraine and family, we are thinking of you and praying for you.
  12. Guest: Roger Davis | Mitchell, In.
    Date: February 27, 2014
    I am sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for the family. Roger
  13. Guest: Diane Campbell | Greenwood, IN.
    Date: February 27, 2014
    I was so sorry to hear Hollace passed. He was a great cousin. I hope the love of your family and friends comfort you at this sad time. Due to my health right now, I won't be able to come down but my love and prayers are with you. Diane
  14. Guest: Korina Bough Dusard | BedfordIndiana
    Date: February 27, 2014
    So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful legacy has been left for the children and grandchildren of this kind man. May God's peace cover you in this season of sadness.
  15. Guest: Terri Peterson | Bedford, In
    Date: February 27, 2014
    I will always treasure all the conversations that I had with Hollace. It doesn't matter what kind of day I had , Hollace could say something that changed that day for the better. I will always remember the multitudes of advice he gave; but most of all, the compassion he showed for others. If there are tractors in heaven, Hollace will be on them:). If the green pastures in heaven have cows; look for Hollace there. Hollace you will be dearly missed! Loraine; may you and your family find peace in knowing that your husband, dad, and grandpa made life better just by being in it. Terri
  16. Guest: Jerry & Judy Stevens | Mitchell
    Date: February 26, 2014
    So sorry for your loss of a great husband & father & grandfather.. He was such a special man & we enjoyed when he stopped by when he was a trooper to see what Jerry was up to next.. Always a smile on his face.. How blessed you were to have him in your lives on this earth.He fought the fight & now he has won..
  17. Guest: Ralph Selking | Hoagland, In
    Date: February 26, 2014
    I'm sorry for your loss, I'll keep you in my prayers. I came through recruit school with Hoss. I was also a truck Sgt with Hoss working out of the Ft. Wayne Post. After recruit school we saw either at meetings usually in Indy. Always love to talk to to see how farming was going in southern Indiana. Good Trooper and good friend we will all miss him. Yours in Christ Ralph Selking
  18. Guest: Brent and Carla | LakeWales, Fl
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Loraine, Shell-bug, Greg, Little Hollace and families - We are sooo sorry to hear about Big Hollace and wish we were there to give you all big hugs and help. Just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our love to you all !! Brent and Carla Geary
  19. Guest: James Porter | Scottsdale, AZ
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Lorraine; Sorry he's gone. But the Lord must have had a need for him. I did the best I could for you. I hope you guys had a good life together. Jim
  20. Guest: Sharon Simons Fortner | JasperIN
    Date: February 26, 2014
    We are so sorry for your loss. Just know you are loved and prayed for by many, including us.
  21. Guest: Mike & Sharon Horan | Avon, IN
    Date: February 26, 2014
    It was a pleasure to work with Hoss and be his friend. We were always welcome at his home when we came by on our motorcycle. We are not able to come to his funeral as we are spending the winter in Florida. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Mike and Sharon
  22. Guest: Jeff and Cathy Deckard | Nashville, Indiana
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Hollace will always be remembered as a big Teddy Bear, he was one of the most kind and memorable fellow officers from the ISP. We always enjoyed his stories, no matter how much time it took him to tell it. He was very descriptive, never missed a detail. We will miss you. Jeff and Cathy Deckard
  23. Guest: Vernon Wright | Bedford, IN
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Hollace was my mentor for many years but more than that he was my friend. He will be sadly missed.
  24. Guest: Linda Gass | Mitchell, IN
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Mr. Chastain was our neighbor for the past twelve years, and John and I appreciated his stewardship of his property, always keeping everything mowed and maintained. I enjoyed seeing him ride his big tractor, always waving to me as I walked my dog. I have abiding affection for Greg and Jill, Zach and Sarah, and Mike, Rachelle, Jacob, and Michaela, and enjoyed working with Lorraine at Hatfield Elem. School. Mr. Chastain will certainly be missed in our neighborhood.
  25. Guest: Roy Myers | RichfieldUT
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Holland and Kelly, So sorry for your loss. He was a great servant. Thinking of you. Roy Myers
  26. Guest: D'Andra, Sean & Eric Fleenor | MitchellIN
    Date: February 26, 2014
    Keeping you all in our prayers & thinking of you all at this time.
  27. Guest: Karin Dobson | Mitchell, In.
    Date: February 25, 2014
    Chastain family: I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers to all of your family.

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