Mr. Tyrone "Tony" Birdsong Casteel, age 83, of Thomaston GA, died Friday, May 19, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Casteel was born on September 26, 1939, in Upson County, to the late Gordon Lee Casteel and the late Sarah Elizabeth Birdsong Casteel.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Desota Co. and later retired from Federal Paper Board, International Paper and Oracle Paper after 24 years.  He is preceded in death his parents, and sisters, Imogene Mauldin and Beth Gooden.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie "LaVelle" Hall Casteel of Thomaston, sons, Tyrone (Melissa) Casteel of Woodstock, Al (Joy) Casteel of Thomaston, four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside memorial services will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Antioch United Methodist Church at 1606 Hwy 19 North Thomaston, GA. 30286.