Young "Richard" Chastain's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina

Young "Richard" Chastain

April 28, 1935 - August 3, 2026 (91 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

Young "Richard" Chastain's obituary , Passed away on August 3, 2026 in Gastonia, North Carolina

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Young "Richard" Chastain

April 28, 1935 - August 3, 2026 (91 years old)

Gastonia, North Carolina

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Young Chastain Obituary

The family announces the passing of Young Chastain of Gastonia, North Carolina on August 3, 2026. Young, born on April 28, 1935 in Seneca, South Carolina, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Young Chastain to show support.

Young will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Young by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Young is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Young’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Henry and Annie Belle Smith Chastain; his son Ricky E. Chastain; and his siblings, Jack, Jerry Chastain and Gertude C. Sanders.

He is survived by: his wife Barbara Jean Johnson Chastain; his daughters, Cindy C. Miller (Rush) of Cramerton and Jill R. Chastain of Gastonia; his sister Teresa Chastain Crawford of Summerville, S. C.; and his grandsons, Travis George, Wesley George and Hunter Miller. He is also survived by three great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLean Funeral Directors



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700 S New Hope Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054

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