Eitho Castedio

Eitho graduated from Forest Park High & attended classes at Clayton Jr. College. Following his passion, he taught some martial arts classes at that College. He worked in accounting services, as an armed security guard, & as an electrician. He was also a "stay-at-home" father for his daughter. Eitho enjoyed repairing appliances, & working on cars. Besides working outdoors, he enjoyed listening to, & playing, blues music. Favorite artists were Jimmy Reed, Eric Clapton, & Joe Bonamassa. He played his music loud on his Fender-style electric guitar, hooked up to his vintage Marshall amplifier, & used his "wah-wah" pedal. Known for his impeccable attire, he had a fondness for long-sleeved dress shirts. Eitho enjoyed walking with friends, George & Flora Hazelton, and watching classic westerns, Over the years he enjoyed his "outdoor" dogs: Jahina, Hercules, & Jack, &, in TX. his pony, Sparky. He loved sitting & talking with older friends, many of whom have now passed on. He is predeceased by his parents and these siblings: Arthur Lemon, Delores Lemon Wheat, Eddie Lee Lemon, Louise Lemon, & Jessie Lemon. Memories of him are cherished by family & friends. He is survived by daughter: Cherrylita Castedio; sons: Eitho Lemon (Retha); Anthony Mejorado (Dallas,TX.); grandchildren: Tameea Lemon, Zyanne Lemon, Emani Lemon, & Kahli Mejorado; great grandchildren: Dez'Ron Lemon-Barfield & Nolan Jones; Sisters: Mary & Arrie Lemon; nephew: Bobby Nolan (Jildrenda), great-niece: Jazmine Nolan; great-nephew Dieonte Bryant; in addition to a host of cousins & extended family. He will be greatly missed by his life partner of 28 years, Janice Arcuria. The family thanks the staff of the Alzheimer's Services Center, Brightmoor Hospice, & Unity Care Keepers for their loving care of Eitho. Also thanks to Sherry Turner, and other friends, who kept a prayerful vigil over Eitho during his final days. Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Services Center, 7251 Mt. Zion Circle, Morrow, GA. 30260 https://www.ascga.org/home-up-coming-events/donate/ , or to Friends of the Library Clayton County, P.O. Box 2, Jonesboro, GA. 30237 https://friendsofthelibraryclaytoncounty.weebly.com/ A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 23, from 3-5 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 2100 Lake Jodeco Rd, Jonesboro, GA 30236.

Eitho Castedio

December 8, 1950 - May 2, 2026