Mr. Lawrence Earl Castle, Age 56 of Grant, died Thursday, January 30, 2003. He was born Lawrence Earl Castle in Howard City, Michigan the son of Irene Lois (Taylor) and Robert Clyde Castle on November 12, 1946. He married Susan J. Pavlovic on November 5, 1966 in Grant, Michigan. He was a Parts Manager for Victory Lane Auto Parts, Kent City until September 2001. He was a member of Kent City American Legion and Newaygo Fish Busters. Survived by: Wife: Susan Castle of Grant, Daughter: Melinda Stewart of Newaygo, Daughter: Sharlene Castle of Grant, Son: Richard Castle of Grant, Daughter: Cheri Acosta of Newaygo, Son: Adam Fletcher in the Armed Forces, Daughter: Tina Zufelt, 9 Grandchildren, Mother: Irene & Steve Pavlovic of Grant, Brother: Kenneth & Laura Castle of Sand Lake, Sister: Lois & Howard Hoskins of Newaygo, Brother: Roger & Barb Castle of Grant, Brother: Sam & Mary Castle of Lowell, Sister: Deborah & Robert Jordan of Florida, Brother: Steven Pavlovic of Florida, Several Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM from the North Casnovia Baptist Church, Bailey on Tuesday, February 04, 2003 with Pastor Dan Fullmer officiating. Visitation 2-4 & 7-9 PM Monday at McKinley Grant Chapel. Memorials may be made to the family.

- McKinley Funeral Home, Grant, 231-834-5613.