February 14, 1925 – December 6, 2012
ANDERSON, SC - Charlie Walter Chasteen, Sr., age 87, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012, at his residence.
Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Reverend Colonel William Chasteen and the late Martha Lee Kinsey Chasteen. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Airborne serving in Europe. He was captured and held as a prisoner of war in Holland. He retired from Foundry & Steel after 15 years of service. He was a member if the VFW and American Legion. Charlie was of the Protestant Faith.
He is survived by his daughter, Loretta Mitchell; his brother, Johnny Chasteen and his wife Estelle; and his sister, Annie Bea Crawford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lou Ann M. Chasteen; a daughter, Debra Stafford and a son, Charlie Walter Chasteen, Jr.
The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Sunday, December 9, 2012 from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm. The Graveside Service will follow at 2:00 pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Chaplain Bob Kelly officiating. Military Honors will be provided by Upstate Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com