Jondavid Lee Castle

JonDavid Lee Castleman was a 14-year-old boy from Stockton, California, whose brief life touched family, classmates and friends. Though public records and memorial pages give only limited personal details, those who left messages on his memorial remembered JonDavid for his smile, playful spirit and for small acts of kindness — like sharing a laugh with friends, racing to a car after school, and buying food for people in need. His funeral service was held at the Vineyard Chapel at Cherokee Memorial Park in Lodi on October 13, 2024, where family and the community gathered to honor his memory.

Friends’ remembrances posted to JonDavid’s online memorial describe a young person with a positive outlook and a goofy, generous personality. One friend recalled his readiness to make others laugh and the comfort he brought during hard times; another described him as like a little brother who offered steady support. Those modest, firsthand memories create a picture of a young life loved by people close to him.

Public accounts confirm that JonDavid arrived at a local hospital on September 21, 2024, following a shooting; he later died from his injuries. Out of respect for the family and in keeping with the purpose of this remembrance, that fact is presented only to acknowledge the date his loved ones mark as the day they lost him. His life is remembered by the people who knew him — family members, neighbors and friends — and by the small, everyday moments they shared.

While official records and news coverage document the circumstances surrounding his death, the focus here is on JonDavid’s human presence: a teen who laughed with friends, cared for others, and left a lasting impression on those who loved him. May this page serve as a quiet place to remember his warmth and the ordinary kindnesses that made him who he was.