Obituary

GEORGE EDWARD KASTANAS
(May 18, 1937 - March 19, 2012)

George Edward Kastanas, 74 of Barboursville, WV, died, Monday, March 19, 2012 at Three Rivers Medical Center, Louisa, KY. He was born May 18, 1937 in Caretta, WV. The son of the late Gus and Amanda Patrick Kastanas. He is survived by his wife Margaret Walls Kastanas of Barboursville, WV and two daughters, Terri Ann (Gerald) Holley and Pamela Marie (Terry) Thompson both of Huntington, WV;. five sisters, Helen Carson of Coalwood, W.V, Gaynelle Kastanas of Shepardsville, KY, Alice Taylor of San Antonio, TX, Betty Branson of Shepardsville, KY, Cass Bosnell of New Martinsville, W.V. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Ward and Starlet Hall. He is also survived by four grandchildren Chelsae and Heath Holley and Rebecca and  T.J. Thompson He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, a retired Realtor and was currently employed with Valley Heath Systems, Huntington, WV and was a member of Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, Huntington, WV for nearly 40 years.  A memorial service celebrating the life of George Kastanas will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday March 31, 2012 at the Pea Ridge United Methodist Church, Huntington, WV with Rev. Dr. Gary N. Shepard officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to American Red Cross Tornado Victims, or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are  under the direction and care of Henson Mortuary, Barboursville, WV.