Ronald T. Hastings
August 5, 1942 ~ November 6, 2014
Ronald T. Hastings, 72, Mooresville, died November 6, 2014, in Meadow Lakes, Mooresville. Ron was born August 5, 1942, in Milan, Indiana, to the late Baron Theo and Ruberta (Gulley) Hastings.
The family relocated to Mooresville in 1957. He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1961 where he played basketball, football, and ran track. Following schooling in the tool & die industry, he worked for Hulskamp Saw Works for several years. He was then employed at the Allison Division of General Motors for 30 years, retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Church at Mt. Gilead and previously a member of Pleasant Ridge Christian Church in Rising Sun. Ron was known for a tremendous sense of humor, his love for hunting and fishing, but most importantly for his love and devotion to his family.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia (Park) Hastings, to whom he was united in marriage February 17, 1964; son Greg Hastings (Tammy) of Cloverdale; daughter, Deb Henderson (Rob) of Plainfield; sister, Bonita Davis (Ken) of Mooresville; four grandchildren, Cameron and Heather Hastings; Justin and Jordan Nuckols.
Friends and family will gather Monday, November 10, 2014, 4 to 8 p.m., at the Church at Mt. Gilead, 6019 E. State Rd. 144, Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in the church. Pastors Jeff Faull and Terry Crist will officiate. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Parkinson Awareness Foundation. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory, view Ron’s Life Story video, or to sign the online guest registry.
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So very sorry for your loss. You both have always been such special people. I have enjoyed knowing you thru Mt. Giles’s all these years. We all loved Ronnie’s sense of humor. May God hold you all in His Loving arms at this most difficult time.
My sincere condolences to Patti, the kids and to Bonita and Kenny for the loss of a genuinely caring and honest husband, Dad and brother. I am blessed to have known Ronnie and to have enjoyed his friendship during my younger adult years in Mooresville. He will always hold a memorable place in my heart for the example of friendship and support he gave to so many people. Ronnie was truly one of a kind; I am fortunate to have called him a friend. Bob Harvey
Patti & Bonita and all of your families……………….I’m so sorry for Ronnie’s passing and know he will be missed by many. It has been so long since I had seen Ronnie, but in looking at his picture, I can see he still had that twinkle in his eye that I remember all the Hasting’s having. Please know I’m thinking of you all. Jayne Boyd Allman in Houston, TX
Dear Patti & all your loved ones – I am so sorry to hear of Ron’s death this past week. What good memories we all have of our MHS days & sharing them with you & Ron! Football games, basketball games, classes, Proms, Homecoming, Patti, you’re a strong woman & your family will be a sweet comfort in the future, as will your many memories. Please accept our condolences & know we’re praying for your peace. Kay Allison Buchanan & Hobey in The Villages, Fl.
I always smile when I think of Ronnie and Patti. They have always been such fun with their great sense of humor….It has been a blessing to know both of you
I worked with Ron a few years in the cutter grind area at Allisons . He was always fun to be around. We played and replayed basketball games from the past. He was a bright spot where there weren’t many bright spots. He and family are in my prayers. Tony De Fur
So sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. I sure looked up to him when he lived across the street from me. He was one of the big stars on our high school basketball team and was a great guy. Hugs to you Patti and Bonita, all the way from California.
Our Dear Patti and family, Hugh and our family extend our deepest sympathy to you and and all your family. Oh all the wonderful times we have walked together in such a long period of time the memories are to many to count. Hugh & I remember the time when Ron swallowed a bug, The green house coat, Nationwide trip, tar on the shoes, tornado skipping across the lake, on and on. We sure are going to miss your wonderful man,who always brought laughing moments. We know where he is praise God. Love and peace, we are here for you. Hugh and Nancy
Dear Patti, Randy and I send our sympathy to you and your family. Ron was a good man and one who always had a funny comment to make. While you and your family will miss him very much, Heaven has gained an angel. He is free of his pain and is in a better place. May God put his arms around you and give you peace and comfort in these difficult days. Ron will always have a special place in our hearts. Randy and Nancy Caldwell