Gerald Eugene Chastain Sr.

Gerald Eugene Chastain, Sr., 81, of Colonial Heights, VA passed away on June 3, 2014. Born in Atco, GA he was the son of the late Hubert C. and Dolly Bryant Chastain; and was also preceded in death by one brother T.J. Chastain; and a sister, Barbara Ann Jenkins. Mr. Chastain was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by his loving wife, Shirley W. Chastain; five children, Gerald Chastain Jr.; Patricia D. Manor and husband, Henry, Teresa L. Stewart and husband, Shelley, David D. Chastain, and Crystal D. Van Fonda and husband, Joe; ten grandchildren, Stacey, Travis, Gerald III, Mallory, Joseph, Katelyn, Joshua, Darby, Haven and Chasity; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Clyde H. Chastain and wife, Geraldine; a sister-in-law, Annette Chastain; and several nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 in Southlawn Memorial Park, Prince Georege, VA with the Rev. Dr. Steve Felker, officiating. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com