Velma Jackson Davis Casteel Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Velma Jackson Davis Casteel (Sandusky, Ohio), born in Burkville, Alabama, whose life came to an end on November 29, 2025 at the age of 98, leaving behind cherished memories. 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 Velma Jackson Davis Casteel to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Johnny Jackson and Dynah Jackson; her husband Elder Robert James Casteel; her children, Edward Davis Jr., Carrie Davis-Jones, Lisa, Christine, Rose and Earline Casteel; her grandson Royce C. Lewis Jr.; and her siblings, Burnice, Louise, Johnnie Mae, Charlie James, Willie Frank, Starlin and Johnny Jackson.
She is survived by: her daughter Bernice Lewis (Royce) of Palm Bay, Florida; her granddaughter Velma "Neicey" Davis of Washington, D. C.; her stepchildren, Janie Payne of Clinton and Robert Wayne Casteel (Donna) of Sandusky; her brother Willie James Jackson; her half-sister Inez Harris; her sister-in-law Mattie Myhand of Cleveland; her friend Corina Ren of New Haven, Connecticut; her adoptive daughter Melinda Esposito; and her granddaughter Myrtle Griffin of Sandusky. She is also survived by nephews, nieces, cousins.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Providence Missionary Baptist Church (224 Dixie Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 13th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.
