God and the Gospel bring 100 years of blessings and smiles to Rabun Countian

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Ervin Chastain enjoys smiling, laughing and telling stories of his adventures in life. He was born on June 10, 1923, and recently celebrated the milestone with family, friends and former coworkers at Battle Branch Baptist Church. Pictured here, he holds a photo of himself at age 20 or 21 with parents Mack and Rosie Chastain. Behind him is a poster made by family members to honor his 100 years.

Megan Broome/The Clayton Tribune. Clayton Mayor Kurt Cannon presents 100-year-old Ervin Chastain with a proclamation declaring June 10, 2023, “Ervin Chastain Day,” “in recognition of Mr. Chastain becoming Clayton’s newest centenarian.” Pictured are Chastain with Cannon, son-in-law Jerry Gragg and daughters Charlie and Laura.