James Calman McCastlain, Jr.
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Apr 25th, 2014
- Death Date: Apr 25, 2014
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Biography: James Calman McCastlain, Jr., born June 17, 1994, chose April 25, 2014, as his time to enter heaven. Being of strong faith, he knew the peace and glory that awaited him. Cal graduated from Catholic High School For Boys in 2013. His favorite competitive sport was soccer. Cal dominated as a soccer outside defensive back for Coach Rob Nelsen's Maumelle Maniacs club team for three years, during which they won two state championships, each followed by strong showings in national tournaments. Cal found a love for the outdoors early. He was an avid hunter. Without revealing camp secrets, he could proudly display some of the camp manners he learned from the gentlemen of The Old Guard Hunt Club. Cal loved summer water sports and insisted on driving the boat. Cal was a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) in Wyoming, and, willing to spend a little time indoors, completed the National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. But no matter the season, Cal was constant in his faith and involvement in Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church youth programs, which included community outreach and a mission trip to Guatemala. Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church provided an exceptional outlet for Cal's instinct to care for and serve others. Whether in service, work or play, stories of his smile and charm are constant. Cal's immediate family, parents Cal and Heather McCastlain, and siblings William and Margeaux, miss him dearly and draw on the love and support of an extended family. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Youth Ministries Endowment, 4823 Woodlawn, Little Rock, AR 72205. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.
Condolences(52)
Lisa Reynolds Robertson
#51
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather, I pray tonite that God would wrap His huge arms around you all as you grieve this tragic loss. I am deeply sorry, and will continue praying for you and your family, my dear sweet friend.
Brad and Chris Sherman
#50
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and Heather,
Chris and I are so sorry for your tragic loss. The two of you are very much in our thoughts.
Chris and I are so sorry for your tragic loss. The two of you are very much in our thoughts.
Mary K. Meacham
#49
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To Cal's family,
I have never met you personally, but know Kenny and Madonna, as well as others in your family. My husband, Steve Meacham, and I have experienced the same type of loss. We lost our son, Kyle (24), four years ago to suicide. So, we can truly say, we know what your family is going through. We are so, so sorry for your loss. I can tell by your tribute to Cal, and the beautiful picture, what a light he was and will continue to be to all who knew him. If you would like to talk at any time, please don't hesitate to contact me. You will all be in my thoughts.
Mary K. Meacham
I have never met you personally, but know Kenny and Madonna, as well as others in your family. My husband, Steve Meacham, and I have experienced the same type of loss. We lost our son, Kyle (24), four years ago to suicide. So, we can truly say, we know what your family is going through. We are so, so sorry for your loss. I can tell by your tribute to Cal, and the beautiful picture, what a light he was and will continue to be to all who knew him. If you would like to talk at any time, please don't hesitate to contact me. You will all be in my thoughts.
Mary K. Meacham
Dianne Williams
#48
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal: I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious son! Please know that I am praying for you and your family! God be with you all and comfort you in the days ahead!
Tammy Magrath
#47
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal & Heather: We were so sad to hear of Cal's passing. He was just a great guy and had a beautiful smile. Those soccer days with him were the best of times. Our prayers are with your family during this time and I know he is at peace and with our heavenly Father. Let us know if you need anything.
Julie and Thomas Johnson
#46
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather and Cal,
Love and prayers are with you now and always. I am so sorry for your loss of dear Cal. We continue to pray for you and your families.
Love and prayers are with you now and always. I am so sorry for your loss of dear Cal. We continue to pray for you and your families.
Nancy Stutts
#45
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather and Cal, Know that I am praying for you daily. You remain in my heart and on my mind. May God bless you and give you extra strength, courage and peace.
Rosey Seguin-Caldrron
#44
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear McCastlain Family,
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My son Tommy graduated with Cal from Catholic High and has very fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort.
Rosey Seguin MD.
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. My son Tommy graduated with Cal from Catholic High and has very fond memories of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you strength and comfort.
Rosey Seguin MD.
Barbara Bell McMahan
#43
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal & Heather,
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I am sure that God needed another Angel to help Him with His work. I pray that you and your family find comfort and that God gives you peace. I will continue my prayers for all of you. Bless you!
There are no words to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I am sure that God needed another Angel to help Him with His work. I pray that you and your family find comfort and that God gives you peace. I will continue my prayers for all of you. Bless you!
"Scooter" Register
#42
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and Family,
I was saddened to read about your son. I want you to know that you and your family have my deepest condolences. I remember sharing with him at Catholic High about how you and I grew up in Clarendon. I always enjoyed visiting with him. May God's Grace give you strength during this very difficult time.
I was saddened to read about your son. I want you to know that you and your family have my deepest condolences. I remember sharing with him at Catholic High about how you and I grew up in Clarendon. I always enjoyed visiting with him. May God's Grace give you strength during this very difficult time.
Tom Anderson
#41
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, my deepest sympathy on the tragic loss of your son. I can't imagine the pain of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of grief. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Bobby and Rhonda Fuller
#40
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, Bobby and I just heard about your families loss today. We wish we could come up with words of comfort and the only thing we can come up with is what King David said at the loss of his son "He can't come to me so I will go to him" May God provide you with peace and comfort that only He can provide. Our hearts ache for you and your family and we will pray earnestly and sincerely for you during this time. May God comfort you and your family.
James Ellis
#39
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God comfort and bless you. James
Christine Kelly Frost
#38
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather and Cal,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Cal.
Keep him alive in your memories.
Thank you for sending me the beautiful photos of your children at Christmas all these years.
May the Lord bless and keep you all.
I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious Cal.
Keep him alive in your memories.
Thank you for sending me the beautiful photos of your children at Christmas all these years.
May the Lord bless and keep you all.
Paige A Tipton
#37
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Rose Mary and Doyle Jackson
#36
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, Heather and family, We can?t imagine the heartache you must feel. Our hearts go out to you. Thinking of you, wishing you hope in the mist of sorrow, comfort in the midst of pain. Prayers from our home for you now and in the days ahead.
Barry J. Williams
#35
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, I am sorry for your loss, may God bless you and your family.
chastity dedmon
#34
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry to hear of one of my favorite pt's here at Dr. Herberts office, Cal was a joy and very respectful young man! God bless!
Lillian Dee Davenport
#33
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Thinking of you, Cal and your family with deepest sorrow for your loss.
Terri Brents Loperfido
#32
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
There are no words that can possibly comfort in the wake of this tragedy. Please know that you are being held close in thought and in prayer.
Heather Woods Keller
#31
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather,
Maurine Crank told me the news and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how you and your family are feeling, but please know that ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers. I am thinking about you and your family and please know that I am always here for you.
Heather (from Monroe, LA)
Maurine Crank told me the news and I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine how you and your family are feeling, but please know that ya'll are in my thoughts and prayers. I am thinking about you and your family and please know that I am always here for you.
Heather (from Monroe, LA)
Dawn Berry
#30
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Mr. and Mrs. McCastlain,
Cal was a wonderful young man and it was a pleasure to know him when he attended Holy Souls. Every one who knew him knows what a kind soul he had and the joy of his smile. He will truly be missed! All of us at Holy Souls have been praying for your family and we will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Dawn Berry
Cal was a wonderful young man and it was a pleasure to know him when he attended Holy Souls. Every one who knew him knows what a kind soul he had and the joy of his smile. He will truly be missed! All of us at Holy Souls have been praying for your family and we will continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Dawn Berry
Sherry Fox London
#29
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I am thankful to read that Cal Jr. is a child of God and knew Him intimately. May the Lord have His comforting hand on you, your wife, your children and other family and friends today and in the days to come. Love and prayers, Sherry
Shannon King
#28
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather,
I just heard about this. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and peace during this very difficult time.
I just heard about this. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for strength and peace during this very difficult time.
Allisen Penn
#27
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and Heather:
I cannot begin to imagine the sorrow of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you remember and celebrate Cal Jr.'s life. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I cannot begin to imagine the sorrow of losing a child. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you remember and celebrate Cal Jr.'s life. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Harold J. Evans
#26
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal,
My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of such great loss.
Harold
My prayers go out to you and your family in this time of such great loss.
Harold
Don Deems
#25
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather and Cal, I cannot imagine the pain. I am so sorry. My heart is hurting and very heavy right now. Please know that I care very much for your entire family's well-being and getting through this incredible hard time.
Sue Reppond Glass
#24
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather,
My heart breaks for you and your family. There are no words to truly convey the sorrow felt nor the comfort wished for you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Cal, and your family.
My heart breaks for you and your family. There are no words to truly convey the sorrow felt nor the comfort wished for you all. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Cal, and your family.
Hallie Calvin
#23
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal,
I am so very sorry to hear about your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
I am so very sorry to hear about your son. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come.
Kent and Missy Sorrells
#22
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and Heather,
You and your family have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, Cal. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Missy Sorrells
You and your family have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, Cal. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Missy Sorrells
Drew Oliver
#21
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Dear Cal and Heather
Thad called me yesterday with the sad news.
Pam and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and the children for your loss of Cal.
Take care, and find strength in each other and your friends that love you so much.
Drew
Thad called me yesterday with the sad news.
Pam and I send our heartfelt condolences to you and the children for your loss of Cal.
Take care, and find strength in each other and your friends that love you so much.
Drew
Debbie Moreland
#20
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
There are no words to bring comfort but please know the thoughts and prayers of all are with you. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Joe & Betsey Mowery
#19
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Words seem inadequate right now. There are no magic words that can take away your pain or make it all better. Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many people, including our family.
Steve & Darlene Stevens
#18
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We are so sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you and family
Ann Rogers
#17
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather and Cal, My thoughts and prayers are with and your family. Hold tight to all those precious memories and may these memories get you through these difficult time. God Bless you all!
judy garrett
#16
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
heather
I was in little rock at the bethels this weekend. I remember
bringing the kids to your home to play. Boyd told
me about Cal's death and I am heartsick for your entire family.
know you are in my heart and thoughts
judy garrett
I was in little rock at the bethels this weekend. I remember
bringing the kids to your home to play. Boyd told
me about Cal's death and I am heartsick for your entire family.
know you are in my heart and thoughts
judy garrett
Karen Fletcher Malloy
#15
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and Heather,
I was so sorry to hear about your son Cal from my brother Bill. I am praying for strength for your family to get through this difficult time. Cal, I know you have a big heart as you were such a help to my family when we needed you. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Karen Malloy
I was so sorry to hear about your son Cal from my brother Bill. I am praying for strength for your family to get through this difficult time. Cal, I know you have a big heart as you were such a help to my family when we needed you. I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
Sincerely,
Karen Malloy
Michael Catanach
#14
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, we are sorry to hear about your son. Gina and I will be praying for God to ease you and your family's pain during this difficult time.
Wes and Vonda Kirkpatrick
#13
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as we ask the Good Lord to wrap His loving arms around you and bring you peace and comfort.
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as we ask the Good Lord to wrap His loving arms around you and bring you peace and comfort.
Guyva Thomas
#12
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I am so sorry. Your family is constantly in my prayers at this time. Your faith in God will pull you through.
Toni Graham-Cowles
#11
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal and family
My heart breaks for you and your family. I know the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.
My heart breaks for you and your family. I know the Lord will comfort you during this difficult time.
David Wardlaw
#10
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I pray that you feel God's presence in these very difficult days.Our family will hold you in our hearts today and in the coming days.God bless you.
Billy Santoro
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal Jr i'm praying for you and your family. When we met in DC we became friends. Cal, you were the epitome of happiness and a great guy. We sure had some great times in DC and I'm thankful to have had someone like you in my life. I hope you have found peace with our Father. To your family I send my dearest condolences.
Cody Sias
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I'm terribly saddened to hear about the family's loss. My prayers are with the family and anyone who was blessed to know him.
Janet Keller
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Sending thoughts and prayers for all of you. Hopefully the amazing memories of his smile and charm will carry you through difficult times.
Jenny Caldwell
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather and Cal,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Cal. He was such a joy to be around. I am praying for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your sweet family.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Cal. He was such a joy to be around. I am praying for all of you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for your sweet family.
Iboo Deal Miller
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather & Cal -
I am so, so very sorry for your loss of Cal. May God's grace and peace wrap around you during this agonizing time.
I am so, so very sorry for your loss of Cal. May God's grace and peace wrap around you during this agonizing time.
Pat Wilson Vaccari
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Heather, I was truly heart broken to hear about this terrible tragedy. As the mother of college age sons, my heart grieves for you! Although I have not seen you in far too many years, I can only imagine what an amazing mother you are. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. Much Love, Pat
Susan Burks
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal, Heather and family,
My heart aches for all of you. I know how much Virginia McCastlain is proud of Cal Jr. and all of her grandchildren. I pray God will comfort all of you during this difficult time.
My heart aches for all of you. I know how much Virginia McCastlain is proud of Cal Jr. and all of her grandchildren. I pray God will comfort all of you during this difficult time.
Laney, Mary Jane and Mary Claire Briggs
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We pray you feel the strength, love and comfort of The Lord during this time. If we can ever do anything to help you please do not hesitate to call.
Donald K Campbell
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Cal: I am so sorry to see this about your son. I am praying for your family and the great loss you are suffering. Don
I just received this sad news. You and your family are in my prayers.