Dateline: Windsor, NC

Lewis Matthews Castellow Jr., 82, of Windsor, North Carolina, passed away on October 10, 2026, at ECU Health Bertie Hospital in Windsor. He was born on January 28, 1944, in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Mr. Castellow graduated from Windsor High School and went on to build a career marked by dedication and hard work. He retired from Barnhill Construction, where he served as a superintendent. Those who knew him also knew the pleasures that brought him joy throughout his life. He loved offshore and deep-sea fishing, and his second passion was gardening. He also enjoyed collecting and watching movies, and spent many hours watching his favorite television programs such as NCIS and Law and Order. Above all, his proudest accomplishment was his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Castellow Abraham, and her husband, Michael, of Bedford, Virginia; his son, Stacey Lewis Castellow of Kinston, NC; his sister, Brenda Castelloe Todd of Windsor; his granddaughter, Alexandra Rivera Taicher; his grandson, Sebastian Michael Knox Abraham; and his great-grandchildren, Indigo Kaye Taicher and Forest Michael Taicher. He is also survived by his niece, Dee Todd Dortch; his nephews, Chris Todd and Greg Todd; as well as two great-nieces and five great-nephews who will remember him with love.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lewis Matthews Castelloe, Sr.; his mother, Louise Knox Castelloe; and his wife, Daphnia Phillips Castellow.

The funeral service will be Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Walker Funeral Home Chapel in Windsor. The burial will be at 3:00 PM at Lafayette Memorial Park West, 6701 Raeford Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28304.

In Lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to: Caswell Center Foundation, Box 1459 Kinston, NC 28503-1459.

Lewis will be remembered as a hardworking man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures, treasured time with family, and found happiness on the water, in the garden, and at home with a good movie or favorite show. His memory will remain dear to all who knew and loved him.

Online condolences may be directed to www.walkerfh.net.

Walker Funeral Home of Windsor is honored to service the Castellow family.