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Spencer L.
Casteel
February 12, 1940 – May 16, 2026
Bordwine Funeral Home
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Bordwine Funeral Home
Starts at 7:00 pm (Eastern time)
Conasauga Cemetery
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Spencer L. Casteel, 86, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026. Born on February 12, 1940, in Etowah, Tennessee, Spencer lived a life marked by dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to his family and community.
Spencer was known throughout the region as the owner and operator of Spencer's Grocery, a business he proudly managed for 32 years. His entrepreneurial spirit and genuine care for his customers made his grocery a cherished establishment in Etowah. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Spencer was a lifelong farmer, deeply connected to the land and the traditions that shaped his life.
He was a member of the Etowah Church of Christ
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Erma Casteel; sons Charles and Laine Casteel; granddaughter Rachel and her spouse Payden Green; grandson Chandler Casteel; and great-grandchildren Ali, Hudson, and Maverick Green.
Spencer was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd and Ellie Casteel; sisters Shirley Buckner, Ann White, and Phyllis Dean Colboch; and brothers Bill R. Casteel and Charles Edward Casteel.
Funeral service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday prior to the service.
Family and friends will assemble at Conasauga Cemetery on Friday, May 22, 2026, for the 11:00 a.m. committal service.
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