James Ross Chastine

James Ross Chastine whom many knew as "Jim" or "GPa" was an extraordinary man. He passed away peacefully at his home on February 1, 2020 at the age of 82 surrounded by his family. Mr. Chastine lived a life that many were proud of! Mr. Chastine served his country for 20+ years in the United States Navy where he was a Chief Petty Officer-Boiler Technician. While protecting and serving our country he was stationed on multiple ships including the Oriskany, where he and his brothers fought one of the greatest ship fires of all times. He also met the love of his life "Sandy" while stationed in Jewett City, CT. Mr. Chastine was honorably discharged from the Navy in the late 70's after receiving many commendations including the Combat Action ribbon. After Mr. Chastine retired from the Navy he spent his time working in multiple nuclear and fossil fuel power plants where he was a turbine specialist, and ultimately took a job at the Tallahassee power plant as a supervisor. After retiring Mr. Chastine spent his time enjoying the things he loved the most: his family, his animals, fishing, drinking coffee, watching football, watching his favorite Nascar driver (Dale Earnhardt #3), and playing bingo! In his late life he enjoyed the company of friends, and family. He spent his days tending to his beloved animals, and spending whatever time he could with his great grandchildren. Mr. Chastine was preceded in death by his mother, father, two siblings and, the love of his life, his wife Sandra Chastine. He is survived by his children Linda Taylor, James Chastine (Joyce), and Debra Chastine; his Grandchildren, Autumn Goldin (Matt), Ronald Ross Chastine, Jonathan Ray Chastine, Amanda Taylor (Josh), William Paul Taylor, Lea Chastine(Casey),and Morgan Chastine; 10 Great Grand Children, Ashlyn, Rylie, Cooper, Bridgette, Logan, Bradley, Raylin, Ronald, Lilly, and Jaylin. Mr. Chastine was a man who lived a life of honor! He will live on through everyone who knew and loved him and will always be remembered as the best man we ever knew! On Friday, May 19, 2023, a Memorial Service and burial will be held at the Tallahassee National Cemetery at 12:00 PM. Mr. Chastine will receive full military honors, by the Big Bend Honor Guard. "We all die. The goal isn’t to live forever, the goal is to create something that will." Chuck Palahniuk The family is being assisted by Jackie Fulford and James Sircy of Young Fulford Funeral Home and Crematory, Tallahassee, Florida. 850.610.4444 YoungFulford.com

James Ross Chastine

August 11, 1937 - February 1, 2020