Dr C Guy Castles, Jr
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Dr C Guy Castles, Jr

  • September 10, 1922 - December 15, 2011
  • Columbia, South Carolina
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“Our deepest sympathy to all. Dr. Castles cared for both of my children. My son is 31 and my daughter is 28. Giving thanks for the care and love...Read More » ”
1 of 23 | Posted by: Kaye Shealy - Little Mountan, SC

“Guy and Leone set the bar high as an example to my generation and future generations of balancing hard work, family, generosity to others, strong...Read More » ”
2 of 23 | Posted by: Randy Fowler - Greenville, SC

“Dr. Castles was a wonderful and caring Doctor. I will never forget him. God bless all of the family, my prayers are with you. ”
3 of 23 | Posted by: Roger Frick - Chapin, SC

“Guy and Libby Lee, Sincerest sympathy to you and your family. Bucky & Teague McQueen ”
4 of 23 | Posted by: Bucky & Teague McQueen - Columbia

“Dear The Castles Family, I am saddened to hear of the passing of your special Dr. Castles, Jr. You have a legacy in him. Dr. Guy Castles, Jr was my...Read More » ”
5 of 23 | Posted by: Sandy P. Drawdy - Gaston, SC

“Dear Castles Family, We're so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful physician who will truly be missed by all. He was so supportive of us ...Read More » ”
6 of 23 | Posted by: Susan Vaughan - Columbia, SC

“My wife, Joyce, and I were friends of both Guy and Leone. Our deepest condolences to the famiy. John W. Rheney, Jr., MD ”
7 of 23 | Posted by: John W. Rheney, Jr., MD - SC

“Hello Leone - I am so sorry about your sweet Dad. - I remember both your parents fondly. I am unable to attend the service tomorrow - want you all...Read More » ”
8 of 23 | Posted by: Mackey Johnston

“Thank you for all the years of care!! You were truely a great man. ”
9 of 23 | Posted by: Lynn McGiveron - Jacksonville, FL

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the Castles family. We loved Dr. Guy. He was truly an amazing man and he will be missed by all. ”
10 of 23 | Posted by: The Kennedy Family: Susanne, Burl, Mitzi, Daniel & Hannah - SC

“Our deepest condolences to Dr. Castles family. He always gave our family excellent medical care at no charge. ”
11 of 23 | Posted by: Randy and Evie Harrison - Greer, SC

“I, like many, was a patient of Dr.Castles. Because of his care, we went on to serve God and Country. Thank you for his service. ”
12 of 23 | Posted by: Sheriff Lee Foster - Newberry, SC

“Dr. Guy, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You and your entire family and those at Pediatric Associates will remain in our family...Read More » ”
13 of 23 | Posted by: Brandi Polatty - Buford, GA

“You were a wonderful Dr. to both of my children years ago. They are both grown and now I have grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with ALL...Read More » ”
14 of 23 | Posted by: Cheryl Bates - Irmo, SC

“Thinking of you. ”
15 of 23 | Posted by: Linda Williams - Bell Buckle, TN

“Leone, Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can take care of for you. ...Read More » ”
16 of 23 | Posted by: Jenny Hunt - Bell Buckle, TN

“Leone, Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything I can take care of for you. ...Read More » ”
17 of 23 | Posted by: Jenny Hunt - Bell Buckle, TN

“Guy, Leone and Ray. I am sorry for your loss. Your father was a great man who touched many lives. He was kind to me and supportive of me when I first...Read More » ”
18 of 23 | Posted by: Ozzie Shuler - Columbia, SC

“What an amazing man! The dedication of Dr. Castles to God and to his profession were evident in his life. He will surely be missed. Sending God's...Read More » ”
19 of 23 | Posted by: Todd, Jill, and Weldon Williamson - SC

“Dr. Castles was my children's physician. It was always clear that his main concern was the children and their health. Expecially when my son was...Read More » ”
20 of 23 | Posted by: Dawn Ritchie - Columbia, SC

“The Sykes and Douglas families are forever indebted to Dr. Castles for the excellent care he gave our children: Anna Sykes, Ellan Sykes, Jim Sykes,...Read More » ”
21 of 23 | Posted by: Gayle Douglas Johnson - Columbia, SC

“Dr. Castles was my children's physician and it was always evident that his primary concern was the health of a child. I will always treasure the...Read More » ”
22 of 23 | Posted by: Ann Cameron - Columbia, SC

“The staff of Dunbar Funeral Home extends our deepest sympathies to the Castles family. ”
23 of 23 | Posted by: Greg Dunbar - Columbia, SC


COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Charles Guy Castles, Jr. M.D. , 89, will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2011, at Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel.
Born on September 10, 1922 in Columbia, to the late Charles Guy Castles, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth White Castles, he was the loving and faithful husband of the late Leone Strickland Castles. Dr. Castles graduated from the University of South Carolina in 1942 and the Medical College of South Carolina in 1946. Upon graduation, he served his country as a physician in the United States Navy.
Dr. Castles dedicated his life to pediatrics and delivered outstanding and compassionate healthcare to his patients. He was beloved by his patients and by those with whom he worked. Dr. Castles founded Pediatric Associates, P.A. in Columbia in 1952 where he practiced medicine until his retirement in 1987. During his career, he served as the Chief of Staff of the Old Columbia Hospital and played a critical role in establishing the Richland Memorial Hospital on its present campus. He subsequently served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for the Richland Memorial Hospital for eight years. He served as President of the Columbia Pediatric Society and Co-Chair of the Polio Drive for South Carolina where he established a means to vaccinate children against polio in the school system. Dr. Castles was recognized by Richland Memorial Hospital for providing over 25 years of outstanding service and contributions to the profession. Dr. Castles served as President of the Richland Sertoma Club in 1960 -1961, during which time he established Sportsarama, which received national recognition. The Sportsarama tradition is still carried on today. Following his retirement, Dr. Castles remained active in the community serving as a volunteer with the Babcock Center in Columbia.
Dr. Castles was a devout Christian and was a faithful lifetime member of Centennial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, serving for over 50 years as a deacon, ruling elder and adult Sunday school teacher. Dr. Castles was a devoted Gamecock fan and attended football games and basketball games with his family for 53 years. Known as "Junior" to his golfing buddies, he was an avid golfer and enjoyed beating his son and friends regularly. Recently, at the age of 89, he shot a 79. He loved his family and enjoyed cookouts where he made his famous homemade ice cream during the summer.
A firm believer in hard work and education, Dr. Castles was exceptionally proud of his children and their educational and professional achievements. He is survived by his two daughters Ray Castles Uttenhove (John) of Atlanta, GA, Leone Castles Broadhead, PhD. (Ray) of Bell Buckle, TN, and his son, C. Guy Castles, III, M.D. (Libby Lee) of Columbia; seven grandchildren, Mason Elizabeth, C. Guy IV, Mary Etta, Frederick Gantt, Robert Ray and Clara Strickland Castles of Columba, Castles Rochelle Hollis (Chuck) of Atlanta, GA and three great grandchildren, Charles Franklin IV, Laura Leone and Parker Haywood Hollis of Atlanta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Castles Fund c/o Centennial ARP Church, 1413 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.