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Dorris “Johnny” Casteel, age 87, of Athens died February 16, 2026 at Athens Limestone Hospital. He was born July 20, 1938 to Kyle and Lela Castell in Limestone County. Mr. Casteel attended Lebanon Community Church and was retired from the city of Athens. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Craig of Athens, son, Paul (Tammy) Casteel of Athens, four grandchildren, Nick Casteel, Jacob (Allee) Casteel, Jessica (Brandon) Pepper, Emily (Dustin) Hooie, and four great-grandchildren, Mila, Madden, Clara, and Raelynn.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Spry Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Terry Lamar. Visitation will take place prior to services from 12:00 noon to service time also at Spry.
Pallbearers will be Nick Casteel, Jacob Casteel, Brandon Pepper, Dustin Hooie, Brad Casteel, and Troy Blankenship. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Casteel and Jamie Casteel. Interment to follow services at Lentzville Cemetery in Athens.
