Joseph Suede Castleberry

Obituaries

February 16, 2024

We are sad to announce that God took Joseph Suede Castleberry home on February 11, 2024, at the age of 32. Suede was born June 13, 1991, in Okmulgee.

Those left to cherish the wonderful memories include his wife, Ariel Castleberry; parents, Mike and Lisa Castleberry; a sister, Destiney Castleberry; two sons that he adored, Laython

June 13, 1991 – February 11, 2024

Castleberry and Kyle Castleberry; and his grandmother, Marilyn Moore.

We will miss his beautiful smile his laughter, and his kind giving heart! We know that he is at peace now and no longer in pain.

Suede chose to donate his body for ALS research. His dream was to be able to help find a cure for ALS so others did not suffer like he did.

Private family services will be held.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mc-Clendon-Winters Funeral Home of Okmulgee. Memories, condolences, photos and videos may be shared with the family on Suede’s Tribute Page at www.mcclendon- winters.com.

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