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Jim B. Hastings Sr.

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MR. JIM B. HASTINGS, SR., age 76, of Little Rock, Ark., entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, December 21, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Gloria "Susie" Hastings, who was his best friend, hunting and fishing buddy; one son, Richard Lynn Hastings; one grandson, Tyler James Atherton; his parents, Lewis and Myrtle Steeley Hastings; two brothers, Lloyd and Floyd Hastings; and two sisters, Edith Hunter and Christine Sutton. He is survived by his three children: Jim B. Hastings, Jr. (Cindy), Cynthia L. Rodgers (Buddy), Timothy S. Hastings (Jonell); five grandchildren, Jason & Jeffery Hastings, Taylor Atherton, Alyssa & Austin Hastings, a brother, James Hastings (Martha) and two sisters; Alvlene Lewis and Shirley Nicholson and a host of extended family members and life-long friends. Dad liked working. He was the owner of Hastings Drywall for over 50 years, working well into his 70's. He loved family, hunting, fishing and was happiest when he could combine those. He lived a simple life, never aspired to flashy or expensive material items, but instead enjoyed coffee and conversation on the back porch, snacks in the boat or deer stand, supper by the campfire and visits from family and friends. The Hastings Family would like to send a special thanks to Dr. Jonathan Reding, Dr. Ryan Hall, Presbyterian Village and Baptist Hospital for the outstanding, compassionate, and loving care he received during his illness. Doctors, nurses, staff and administration of these facilities have our deepest gratitude for Dad's care. Visitation will be held at Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home in Prescott from 1-2 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2019. Funeral service will follow the visitation at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Brazzel/Cornish Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Bobo officiating. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery in Laneburg, Ark. Arrangements are with Brazzel/Cornish The Funeral Home of Prescott, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online registry: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.

Published December 29, 2019

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