Mark Steven Castleberry's Obituary
Mark Steven Castleberry, age 66, went to be with the Lord and was reunited with his devoted wife, Alicia Morgan Castleberry, in Heaven on December 27, 2025.
He was born in Lansing, Michigan on January 24, 1959 and after exploring nearly every state in the U.S., he chose to settle in central Ohio, which he proudly called home. For 23 years, he worked at the Defense Supply Center in Columbus, where he was known as a dedicated and dependable employee, often putting in long hours, driven by a deep sense of duty.
A lifelong sports fan, Mark loved them all— especially baseball, football, basketball, and hockey—and could always be counted on to follow a game or talk stats. The O.S.U. Buckeyes and the Cleveland Guardians, Cavaliers, and Browns enjoyed his full and unending support as he animatedly cheered them on from the sidelines. He was a deeply devoted family man, and a true cinephile, physical media collector, and music lover with hundreds of DVDs, CDs, and vinyl records. Mark was happiest in a dark movie theatre with a big tub of popcorn and a friend to share it with. Above all, he was a generous and compassionate man, always willing to give his care and kindness to others.
He was preceded in death by his father, Noel Meredith Castleberry, and is survived by his mother, Amanda Douglas Castleberry; his daughter, Jessica (Jess) Castleberry (fiancée Hope Stewart); his beloved cousins, Charley Eisenmenger and Debbie Van Horn; and his partner in crime and significant other later in life, Susan Henry.
He will be remembered for his big heart, his enthusiasm for all the things he adored, and the ways he showed up for friends and family in his life. He was immensely loved and will be sorely missed by his family and all who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Thursday, January 8th at Rooster’s from 5pm-8pm, located at 1500 Stonecreek Dr. South, Pickerington OH. Friends are encouraged to wear OSU gear and bring a memory of Mark to share with his loved ones.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the American Civil Liberties Union in Mark’s name.
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