Mr. Barry Franklin Castle, ended his incredible journey on earth Sunday, September 25, 2011. Born on December 13, 1944, he was the only child of Madge Franklin Castle and Roy Eugene Castle, both of which preceded him in death. He was born and raised in Durham and graduated from Northern High School. After serving his country in the US Air Force, he moved to Florida and was an electrician for 16 years. He returned to Durham area in 1984 where he met his soul mate and love of his life, Lucy Efland. He went to work for Duke Hospital in the Hyperbaric Chamber, a division of Anesthesia, where he worked until his retirement in 2009.
An uncomplicated man, he had many talents, an electrician by trade, he was an avid photographer, was skilled in wood-working and a true artisan in stained glass. He made most of his own designs and he would work for hours and sometimes months creating a piece. His works are scattered throughout the U.S. and in the homes of family members and friends. Many were donated to various charities to help raise funds.
He had an ear for good music, his favorites being Andrea Bocelli, Celtic Women and Jazz. He loved sailing and sought out places with scenic views to sail. A man who loved simple things, he was generous to a fault with his time, his labors and his relationships with others, using all to enhance the lives of those he loved. A rarity he never had time for being angry, holding grudges or being temperamental with others. He usually got his point across in other unique ways.
When he married Lucy in 1986, he adopted her big family of siblings as his own and as the family grew, he welcomed each new member to his expanding family circle. They in turn loved him like a son, brother and uncle. He loved his home in Efland and it was literally his "CASTLE." He continually improved his "CASTLE" with his skills and everywhere you look, there is a part of him in his home. Over the years he would tell Lucy and others around him that "his home was his heaven on earth." He was a lover of nature and when he traveled, always brought back scores of photos showing the scenic beauty he had witnessed, depicting nature at its best. He loved the earth God created and was forever reminding friends and family of the beauty around them. Things many take for granted.
His death leaves a tremendous gap in the hearts of many who mourn: his wife of 25 years, Lucy E. Castle; daughter, Jennifer Locigno, (Mike), of Delray Beach Florida; his beloved birds, Scooter and Sassie; aunts, Bobbie Thames and Elsie Castle; uncle, Bennie Suitt; along with several cousins. His surrogate family members include: Billy and Dot Efland; Brenda E. Long (Edwin); Cindy E. Hale (Jim); Christie E. Gray (Marshall); Jaye R. Efland; Bill Efland (Shelly); and Michael Efland; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and rental kids.
A celebration of his life will be held at Duke University Chapel on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. by The Reverend Randy Wellford. Rev. Wellford performed their marriage ceremony at Duke Chapel in 1986 and recently performed the renewal of their vows in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Burial of his ashes will be held immediately following the celebration of his life at the Efland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Durham Herald-Sun, Sep 27, 2011
An uncomplicated man, he had many talents, an electrician by trade, he was an avid photographer, was skilled in wood-working and a true artisan in stained glass. He made most of his own designs and he would work for hours and sometimes months creating a piece. His works are scattered throughout the U.S. and in the homes of family members and friends. Many were donated to various charities to help raise funds.
He had an ear for good music, his favorites being Andrea Bocelli, Celtic Women and Jazz. He loved sailing and sought out places with scenic views to sail. A man who loved simple things, he was generous to a fault with his time, his labors and his relationships with others, using all to enhance the lives of those he loved. A rarity he never had time for being angry, holding grudges or being temperamental with others. He usually got his point across in other unique ways.
When he married Lucy in 1986, he adopted her big family of siblings as his own and as the family grew, he welcomed each new member to his expanding family circle. They in turn loved him like a son, brother and uncle. He loved his home in Efland and it was literally his "CASTLE." He continually improved his "CASTLE" with his skills and everywhere you look, there is a part of him in his home. Over the years he would tell Lucy and others around him that "his home was his heaven on earth." He was a lover of nature and when he traveled, always brought back scores of photos showing the scenic beauty he had witnessed, depicting nature at its best. He loved the earth God created and was forever reminding friends and family of the beauty around them. Things many take for granted.
His death leaves a tremendous gap in the hearts of many who mourn: his wife of 25 years, Lucy E. Castle; daughter, Jennifer Locigno, (Mike), of Delray Beach Florida; his beloved birds, Scooter and Sassie; aunts, Bobbie Thames and Elsie Castle; uncle, Bennie Suitt; along with several cousins. His surrogate family members include: Billy and Dot Efland; Brenda E. Long (Edwin); Cindy E. Hale (Jim); Christie E. Gray (Marshall); Jaye R. Efland; Bill Efland (Shelly); and Michael Efland; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and rental kids.
A celebration of his life will be held at Duke University Chapel on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. by The Reverend Randy Wellford. Rev. Wellford performed their marriage ceremony at Duke Chapel in 1986 and recently performed the renewal of their vows in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Burial of his ashes will be held immediately following the celebration of his life at the Efland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Durham Herald-Sun, Sep 27, 2011
Mr. Barry Franklin Castle, ended his incredible journey on earth Sunday, September 25, 2011. Born on December 13, 1944, he was the only child of Madge Franklin Castle and Roy Eugene Castle, both of which preceded him in death. He was born and raised in Durham and graduated from Northern High School. After serving his country in the US Air Force, he moved to Florida and was an electrician for 16 years. He returned to Durham area in 1984 where he met his soul mate and love of his life, Lucy Efland. He went to work for Duke Hospital in the Hyperbaric Chamber, a division of Anesthesia, where he worked until his retirement in 2009.
An uncomplicated man, he had many talents, an electrician by trade, he was an avid photographer, was skilled in wood-working and a true artisan in stained glass. He made most of his own designs and he would work for hours and sometimes months creating a piece. His works are scattered throughout the U.S. and in the homes of family members and friends. Many were donated to various charities to help raise funds.
He had an ear for good music, his favorites being Andrea Bocelli, Celtic Women and Jazz. He loved sailing and sought out places with scenic views to sail. A man who loved simple things, he was generous to a fault with his time, his labors and his relationships with others, using all to enhance the lives of those he loved. A rarity he never had time for being angry, holding grudges or being temperamental with others. He usually got his point across in other unique ways.
When he married Lucy in 1986, he adopted her big family of siblings as his own and as the family grew, he welcomed each new member to his expanding family circle. They in turn loved him like a son, brother and uncle. He loved his home in Efland and it was literally his "CASTLE." He continually improved his "CASTLE" with his skills and everywhere you look, there is a part of him in his home. Over the years he would tell Lucy and others around him that "his home was his heaven on earth." He was a lover of nature and when he traveled, always brought back scores of photos showing the scenic beauty he had witnessed, depicting nature at its best. He loved the earth God created and was forever reminding friends and family of the beauty around them. Things many take for granted.
His death leaves a tremendous gap in the hearts of many who mourn: his wife of 25 years, Lucy E. Castle; daughter, Jennifer Locigno, (Mike), of Delray Beach Florida; his beloved birds, Scooter and Sassie; aunts, Bobbie Thames and Elsie Castle; uncle, Bennie Suitt; along with several cousins. His surrogate family members include: Billy and Dot Efland; Brenda E. Long (Edwin); Cindy E. Hale (Jim); Christie E. Gray (Marshall); Jaye R. Efland; Bill Efland (Shelly); and Michael Efland; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and rental kids.
A celebration of his life will be held at Duke University Chapel on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. by The Reverend Randy Wellford. Rev. Wellford performed their marriage ceremony at Duke Chapel in 1986 and recently performed the renewal of their vows in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Burial of his ashes will be held immediately following the celebration of his life at the Efland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Durham Herald-Sun, Sep 27, 2011
An uncomplicated man, he had many talents, an electrician by trade, he was an avid photographer, was skilled in wood-working and a true artisan in stained glass. He made most of his own designs and he would work for hours and sometimes months creating a piece. His works are scattered throughout the U.S. and in the homes of family members and friends. Many were donated to various charities to help raise funds.
He had an ear for good music, his favorites being Andrea Bocelli, Celtic Women and Jazz. He loved sailing and sought out places with scenic views to sail. A man who loved simple things, he was generous to a fault with his time, his labors and his relationships with others, using all to enhance the lives of those he loved. A rarity he never had time for being angry, holding grudges or being temperamental with others. He usually got his point across in other unique ways.
When he married Lucy in 1986, he adopted her big family of siblings as his own and as the family grew, he welcomed each new member to his expanding family circle. They in turn loved him like a son, brother and uncle. He loved his home in Efland and it was literally his "CASTLE." He continually improved his "CASTLE" with his skills and everywhere you look, there is a part of him in his home. Over the years he would tell Lucy and others around him that "his home was his heaven on earth." He was a lover of nature and when he traveled, always brought back scores of photos showing the scenic beauty he had witnessed, depicting nature at its best. He loved the earth God created and was forever reminding friends and family of the beauty around them. Things many take for granted.
His death leaves a tremendous gap in the hearts of many who mourn: his wife of 25 years, Lucy E. Castle; daughter, Jennifer Locigno, (Mike), of Delray Beach Florida; his beloved birds, Scooter and Sassie; aunts, Bobbie Thames and Elsie Castle; uncle, Bennie Suitt; along with several cousins. His surrogate family members include: Billy and Dot Efland; Brenda E. Long (Edwin); Cindy E. Hale (Jim); Christie E. Gray (Marshall); Jaye R. Efland; Bill Efland (Shelly); and Michael Efland; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and rental kids.
A celebration of his life will be held at Duke University Chapel on Thursday, September 29, 2011 at 11 a.m. by The Reverend Randy Wellford. Rev. Wellford performed their marriage ceremony at Duke Chapel in 1986 and recently performed the renewal of their vows in celebration of their 25th wedding anniversary. Burial of his ashes will be held immediately following the celebration of his life at the Efland Presbyterian Cemetery.
Durham Herald-Sun, Sep 27, 2011
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