Andrew Carter Casteen

Andrew "Andy" Carter Casteen, age 81 of Hayesville, passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Andy was born in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Ellis Eugene and Rosalee Moore Casteen, Sr. He had worked as an instrumentation technician in the commercial industry. Andy enjoyed playing music, carpentry, fishing, golfing, playing board games, dart and card games and making his special drinks. He loved his family especially his grandchildren. Andy was very particular about his home. He was a United States Army veteran and also a member of First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Andrew Carter Casteen, Jr.; his brother, Ellis Eugene Casteen, Jr.; and his sister, Margaret Lee Williamson.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Darlene Cooper Casteen; his daughter, Catherine Jankiewicz (Jeffrey); his grandchildren, Chandler Jankiewicz (Starla) and Philip Jankiewicz (Brandy); and his great grandchildren, Amara Jankiewicz and Alex Jankiewicz.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm on Friday, November 13, 2026 at First Free Will Baptist Church with Pastor Chris Rumfelt and Pastor Chad Sisum officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1pm to 2pm on Friday, November 13, 2026 prior to the service.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.