Richard Hastings

Richard (Dick) Stephen Hastings went to join the Lord at 9:36 a.m. Friday (July 28, 2006) at his residence with his loving family at his side.

Dick Hastings was born at Windsor, IL., in April of 1936, the son of Julius Floyd Hastings and Lena May Phillips. Dick married Bonnie Moats May 30, 1958, at the Davis Memorial Christian Church, Taylorville, IL. He was an SP5 Sergeant when he got out of the service. He worked at Caterpillar for thirty-three years and seven months. He also worked part-time at Sears for eighteen years. When he retired from Caterpillar, he went to work at the Warrensburg-Latham High School. He enjoyed the students and would often talk about "his kids" there. He worked there for eight years.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie, four sons, Randall, Richard Jr. and wife Sue, Brett, Brian and wife Lisa, six grandchildren, Nick, Jessica, Devon, David, Luke and Brynn, sister, Betty Longden and husband Bennie. He is also survived by a dear friend, Gary Mahannah and wife Judy. Gary and Dick called each other brothers they never had. He is also survived by a niece and nephew, by great nieces and great nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and a nephew.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday (July 31) at New Beginnings Assembly of God 2606 NW Rt. 121 Decatur, IL. 62524.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday (Aug. 1) at New Beginnings Assembly of God.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens Taylorville, IL. Memorials may be made to the church. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

My darling husband, if I could list all the things that made you special... I'd start with you caring heart and the glow I felt just being near you. I smile inside at the things you did and said. I feel rich just counting my blessings that you picked me to marry. I beam with pride at the warm and loving man you were. I'd count up all the moments we had together, knowing a thousand years wouldn't be enough time to list them all. Our sons could not have had a more loving and caring father. I think about what a joy it was to have loved you. All of your family and friends will miss you so much.

Special thanks to Dr. Fritz, and staff, Dr. Valesco, and staff and the Hospice for their caring and kind assistance during Dick's illness.

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