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Larry David ChastainPassing: April 6, 2016

Service:

Chastain Funeral Home

Funeral Service

Saturday, April 9th @ 5:00 pm

Visitation:

Chastain Funeral Home

Saturday, April 9th @ 2:00-5:00 pm

Cemetery:

Mitchell Cemetery

Private Burial

MITCHELL – Larry David Chastain, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Mitchell Manor.

Born June 8, 1940, in Mitchell, he was the son of Charles Everett and Ethel Marie (Reynolds) Chastain.  He married Rebecca D. Tomlinson August 30, 1969, and she preceded him in death January 21, 1999.

Larry was a former employee of Fitch Chevrolet, Pearcy Chevrolet, and retired from Burton Pontiac.  He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1958, and was a member of Woodville Baptist Church and Mitchell Masonic Lodge No. 228 F. & A.M.  He served 16 years on the Mitchell Volunteer Fire Department.

Larry was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War Era and a member of American Legion Post No. 250.

Surviving:
sons,
Christopher Dean Chastain of Mitchell
Matthew David Chastain of Lebanon
5 grandchildren
brothers,
Morris “Butch” Chastain of Mitchell
Charles “Chocky” Chastain of Mitchell

His parents and wife preceded him in death.

Funeral service will be at 5:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, in the Memorial Chapel of Chastain Funeral Home & Cremation Center with Morris “Butch” Chastain officiating.  Military honors will be accorded by American Legion Post No. 250 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9107.   Following cremation, a private burial will be at a later date in Mitchell Cemetery.

Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. until the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

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18 Guest Comments

  1. Guest: Larry Tyler | ORLEANS
    Date: April 11, 2016
    You and your family are in our Prayers . Larry and Renee Tyler
  2. Guest: Debbie Hall | Campbellsburg, In.47108
    Date: April 9, 2016
    So sorry..prayers to Matt..Chris..and families...all in my prayers...
  3. Guest: Sonja L Rode | Sullivan Indiana
    Date: April 9, 2016
    The world has lost a kind and compassionate person, and heaven has been blessed with an angel! Larry was one of the most unselfish , kind and loving human beings that I had the privilege of having touch my life. He was a wonderful husband and caregiver for my sister through all of her lifes illnesses, he stood beside her and never complained of anything it took to keep her safe and healthy eventhough at time his own health suffered. We have many wonderful family memories with Larry, and one or two that I must share. He was the biggest kid of all at Christmas. It was tradition in our family on Christmas morning to ring the Christmas bells to wake everyone up and the first one up got the priviledge of doing that,,,,of course it was always LARRY,he got the biggest kick out of that,I was sure he never slept a wink!!! He also always was a prankster but took being pranked very good as well. One year at Christmas we wrapped a board with contact paper and he had the hardest time trying to figure out how to unwrap it, it was great fun. Oh and all of the Spring Mill Family reunions,we will never forget the good times Larry, YOU WILL BE MISSED,WE LOVE YOU!! Now you and Becky go dance in heaven,,,,until we meet again-------------------
  4. Guest: Vern Kirkman | Orleans, indiana
    Date: April 9, 2016
    I am so sorry to hear of your loss I've lost my parents a long time ago. I understand your pain. You and the family are in my prayers.
  5. Guest: Lori Kern | Bedford
    Date: April 9, 2016
    Deepest sympathy to Butch and Chocky. Prayers for your family. Love you all.
  6. Guest: Jay and Nancy Reese | Nineveh, In.
    Date: April 8, 2016
    We are Brayton and Koltons step grandparents.(I hate the word "step" because we love them like our own) Matt we're so sorry for your loss. Praying strength, peace and comfort for you all.( Nana loves you Brayton and Kolton).
  7. Guest: Teresa Saunders | Bedford
    Date: April 8, 2016
    So sorry to read of Larry's passing. Worked with him when he was at Pearcy's in Mitchell. Always enjoyed Larry. Was a kind soul. Rest well Larry!
  8. Guest: Jackie Fox | Columbus. IN
    Date: April 8, 2016
    So sorry for your loss. Alicia. Hugs and prayers for the family.
  9. Guest: Paul, Cassie, Miranda and Megan Terry | Mitchell
    Date: April 7, 2016
    Very sorry for your loss. Mr. Chastain was such a nice fellow. Prayers to your family.
  10. Guest: Roy and June Lamb | Bedford, Indiana
    Date: April 7, 2016
    So sorry to hear of Larry's passing, but now he is resting in the arms of Jesus.
  11. Guest: Sherry Stearns | Mitchell
    Date: April 7, 2016
    So sorry to hear this. I went to school with Larry and worked with him at Pearcy's. Really good guy.
  12. Guest: Patti Wyatt | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 7, 2016
    I am glad his suffering is behind him. I know I'll see him again one day.
  13. Guest: Tracy Johnson | Battle Creek MI
    Date: April 7, 2016
    Chocky Butch and family, love you guys and will be praying for you all.
  14. Guest: Lee & Cheryl Lyon | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 7, 2016
    We love you guys and grieve with you. We will keep you all in our prayers. Rest easy in your Saviors arms Larry.
  15. Guest: Ray A. Chastain
    Date: April 7, 2016
    So sorry for your loss. Love you all.
  16. Guest: Heidi Chastain | Mitchell, IN
    Date: April 7, 2016
    So sorry for your loss! Will be praying for the family!
  17. Guest: Mariah Chastain | Heltonville, IN
    Date: April 7, 2016
    Papaw Larry was one of two of the best grandfathers I could ever ask for. I remember our fishing trips to Boggs and I caught a snake and we laughed at the funny sight. He helped teach me how to clean the fish we caught. I remember cooking good food in his kitchen and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy trying to guess the answers. I remember helping him build amazing things at his homemade workbench. He'd prank me once in a while. He taught me how to play Solitaire and Blackjack as a kid. I'd remember going out to get a snack and sit somewhere in Mitchell either watching them build the stage for the Persimmon Festival or just watching the environment around us. I remember take drives through Spring Mill. He was good to everyone even if they were in a sour mood. He'd try to make me, my brothers, and Alexa happy in whatever way he could. He was an amazing person. Grandfather, teacher, cook, wood crafter, ear to hear you, shoulder to cry on, best friend, a ray of sunshine on your cloudy day.....he was all of these to me and more. I will miss him dearly but I know he will be with Mamaw and hurt no more. Miss you already Papaw. But not to worry. Give it time and I will see you and Mamaw again. Love you always, Your Peahead
  18. Guest: Mary Van Kennen | Albuquerque, New Mexico
    Date: April 7, 2016
    So Sorry for your sadness prayers and love, mary

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