Mr. James Edward Hastings, 76, of 927 Sunset Road, Hartwell, died Friday, July 6, 2007 at his home.

Born on October 2, 1930 in Belle, WV, he was the son of the late James Calvert Hastings and Carrie E. Hastings.Mr. Hastings graduated Marshall University in 1957 with a degree in Geological Engineering.He was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where he formerly served as Sunday school teacher and Deacon.He was also a US Navy veteran, he served from 1947 - 1951.

Survivors include his wife: Dorothy O. Hastings of the home; a son: James Hastings of Canon; two daughters: Linda Hastings of Dacula and Rita Harper of Lawrenceville; a brother: Jack Hastings of Mt. Union, WV; four sisters: Julia Buckley of Winfield, WV, Patsy Hughes of Beauford, SC, Betty Ellis of Russell Springs, KY and Eva Meadows of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren: Carissa Mays, Melissa Efferth, David Jones, James E. Hastings II, Caitlin Jones, Adrienne Hastings; two great-grandchildren: Catie Mays and Lauren Mays.He was preceded by his parents and two sisters: Phyllis Hill and Maxine Hughey.

A memorial service will be Sunday, July 8 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Richard Bielski officiating.Cremation will follow the service.

The body is at the Strickland Funeral Home ~ Hartwell Chapel, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.The family is at the home.Flowers optional, memorials may be made to Vista Care Hospice, 150 Ben Burton Rd., Bogart, GA30622.