Edward Jackson 'Jack" Chastain

On September 1 st , 2023 Edward Jackson Chastain (Jack) died peacefully in his sleep after a long illness. He was born in Marietta, GA on September 11, 1946 to Edward Winn and Louise Bishop Chastain. Jack was a fifth generation Cobb Countian on both sides of his family. In 1949 he was voted “Best Looking Child in Cobb County” in a contest held at the Strand Theater. He graduated from Marietta High School in 1964 and received an Associate degree from Kennesaw Junior College and a Bachelor’s degree from Georgia State. Jack was a Sergeant in The Air Force Reserve where he worked as an airplane engine mechanic and was called up to active duty in England for a short period during the Vietnam War. He worked and eventually retired as a commercial building contractor leading many great projects around Marietta and the Metro Atlanta areas. In fact, he was one of the first to participate in some of the very early remodel and expansions of the now well renown Kennestone Hospital. With his mechanical and general contracting background, he could repair or fix anything and was fortunate enough to be able to design and build his own home at the foot of Kennesaw Mountain where he settled down and raised his family. He had many interests outside of work as well. Opening day of trout season would find him in North Georgia mountain streams. Early June would find him at the beach with his family in quiet “arrogantly shabby” Pawley’s Island, SC. Jack also loved hunting dove, geese and ducks with his brother and friends and ventured out from the depths of the Yucatan to the far reaches of British Columbia. He would continue that tradition with his son and son- in-law as he gifted both shotguns of their own so they could join him on hunts (and yes, the gang of Labrador retrievers were generally always along for the ride). He loved to travel, collect art and sentimental objects along the way which in turn decorated his home forever documenting his adventures. Jack loved Blues music and could even do a fair imitation of James Brown’s moves. He was definitely a pleasure to be around and was always good for a funny story or to add a quip to the moment. He will surely be missed. Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years (Sylvia Bidwell Chastain), daughter Jill Meyer (Randy), son Winn Chastain (Kayla), grandchildren Walker Chastain (Amber), Connery Meyer, Blakely Meyer, and brother Joe Chastain (Victoria). The family would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to Jack’s long time care giver Sonya Moore for all the support, friendship and loving care rendered in his later years. For that we are very grateful and appreciative. Jack simply wished to have a private celebration of his life with his immediate family in preference to a visitation and/or service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association, or American Diabetes Association.

Edward Jackson 'Jack" Chastain

September 11, 1946 - September 1, 2023