James Otice Chastain, III, age 68, died Tuesday, July 17, 2012 near his home in Coffeeville, MS. He was born to the late James Otice Chastain, II, and Opal Howell Chastain in Dallas TX and served in the Coast Guard as a radio operator from 1964 until 1968. He was also a proud member of the Honor Guard in the Coast Guard. James was a retired electrician with Texas Utilities and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He attended the Church of Christ in Coffeeville, MS.
Services are planned for 2 PM Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Coffeeville Church of Christ with Bro. Don Roberson officiating. Visitation will be from 12 noon until service time at the church.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Chastain of Coffeeville, MS; a son, Craig Chastain (Kathy) of Mt. Pleasant, TX; a sister, Jimmie Lee Evans (James) of Cumby, TX; and a grandson, Chris Chastain of Pittsburgh, TX.