Roger Roho Chastain
August 26, 1959 ~ April 14, 2017
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Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Roger Alan "Roho" Chastain, 57, died Friday, April 14, 2017, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Asheville, he was a son of Peggy Jean Sanders Miller and the late Wade Harrison Chastain. He was a self-employed auto mechanic and an avid race car engine builder, as well as a good friend to many people.
In addition to his mother, Peggy Miller, he is survived by a daughter, Brittany Chastain; a grandson, Terrence Alan Lynch; and a brother, Wade Harrison Chastain, Jr.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Curt McClure officiating. Burial will follow at Skyview Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Tuesday at the funeral home one hour prior to the service.
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Roger was a very good friend . We could always depend on him. We will really miss him.
Brittney,
Mike and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do for you. We love you so much Britt. You and your family remain in our prayers.
Again, Please please call us if you need anything. In case you don’t have our number with you it is…704-864-0107.
Love to you and your family,
Suzie and Mike
roger was a very good friend will miss him terribly
It was 50+ years ago when Roger and Wade moved In next door to us in Oakley and the friendship and bond that Roho and I had will always be unbroken, all the times we put George’s race car back together or played ball in the backyard, Roho was always the same.Peggy, Wade my thoughts and Prayers are with you and the rest of the family.May the Grace of God see you through these hard times.Love you all. Mac Bryson
We are so sorry to hear about Roho’s passing. He put a lot of time into an Oldsmobile motor that is one of a kind and is Al’s pride and joy. He certainly was passionate about his work . He certainly was a master at his craft, a caring friend and all-around good person that will be missed dearly. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry to hear of ROHO’s passing…he was a good friend to many people including me! Have alot of good memories when we were young. Seen him a few times after high school. He always had a smile.He will surely be missed. One of the best auto mechanics around. Will be praying for you Brittany and the family.
He was such a great person. Will always have many memories of Roho.He was always the same everytime I seen him. We will see him again someday. Prayers to his family.
My friend is gone. Our discussions about vehicles no more. We have been friends since childhood. Never an argument and if I were to need him I know he would be right by my side. These type of friends are far and few between. I thank God for our friendship. Rest in peace and I will never forget you.
Another true friend, has passed. Even though some year have gone by since we chatted, there was a time I spend many nights on Bee Ridge bench racing and studying how to make a little more power and go a little faster every week!! My favorite story was the week at the Asheville Speedway back in 96. I was running 3rd but was 3 tenths faster than the leader and my oil temp went up and I pulled off because I was afraid to hurt his engine. He came down after the race and when I told him why I parked he took a hammer and busted out the oil temp gauge and told me NEVER to do that again!! It let me know what was most important to him. And that was for me to succeed! I am forever in debt to what this great friend done for me in a race car. Love ya buddy. Hope to see you soon in a better place!!!!
Until the other night, it had been more than 30 years since I had seen Roho. Was so glad to get to see him before he died, but I regret not having kept in touch. My sincerest prayers and condolences for his family.
Roho…. love ya brother! Time has flown by but the memories from 30+Yrs ago only seems like yesterday.
You will be missed!
Rest In Peace!
So sorry for the loss of Roger…prayers for the family for peace and comfort during this difficult time.
He was always so kind and the same every time you saw him. I remember him working on cars in the basement with my brother when I was a little girl. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Brittany & family We are so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. He was always very kind & good Us. Our prayers & hearts go out to you & yours.
Sorry for the loss of your dad, Brittany. Praying for you and your family during this time. He was truly a good friend and co-worker at Petree Racing.
You were like a brother to me. Always my close friend. You have been a huge part of our lives. You will be missed but I am thankful you are healthy now. Love you Roho.
Praying for the family. Roho was a good friend and will be missed.
My condolences to Roger’s family. I will always be grateful for his kindness. He was a super guy.
So sorry to hear of this.prayers
I went to reynolds with roger,class of 1977..i always liked him,
My prayers are with you Brittany and family
My son’s have always been the love and center of my life. Roger was always such a good boy . I was always proud to tell people he was my baby boy. God called him home and it is hard to give him up but I saw him suffer so much, both at home and hospital too, and that makes it a just a little easier to know that he is at peace now in Heaven. Rest in peace Roger and me and your brother love you very much.
Your Mom and brother Wade
Sorry to hear of Roho’ s passing He was always the same every time you seen him my prayers are with his family
Sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. I enjoyed working with Roger at Andy Petree Racing. I learned a lot from Roger everyday. He had a strong passion for what he did. Always quick with a joke and a smile. Prayers to all his family and friends. He will be missed.
Aww, so sad. Sincere sympathy to the family. We attended school together.
Roger was a great friend. He was my engine builder in the early 90’s and we spent a lot of time together. His attention to detail insured lots of power and dependability. I could always depend on him. My prayers are with his family.
Roger, my thoughts are filled today with you and your family as you are now walking with Jesus. Your cousin Cyndi