Warren O. Hastings

Warren O. Hastings departed this world on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003. He was a beloved father, husband and friend. He was born in Horn Lake, Miss. on April 25, 1917 to Walter Owen Hastings and Pattie Mae Hastings.

He spent most of his younger years in Bastrop, La. He joined the Air Force in February 1942 and was a member of the 8th Air Corps during WWII in England. He retired from Reese AFB as a Senior Master Sergeant/E8 in 1962. He then went to work for Plains Co-op Oil Mill as a purchasing agent and retired in 1982.

His retired years were spent in Ruidoso, N.M. with his wife, Rusty where they enjoyed life to the fullest. In 1998 they returned to Lubbock. He is survived by his wife, Rusty; a daughter, Owen Artz; a son-in-law, Gary Artz; a brother, Bill Hastings; and four grandchildren, Angela Cardona, Shawn Cardona, Hayley Artz, and Ashley Artz, all of Lubbock.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Bennie Hildreth and Elizabeth Hastings. The family will hold a celebration of his life at Garrison Care Center, 3710 4th St. on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2003 at 2 p.m. The family suggests memorials to Garrison Geriatric Care Center of Lubbock or Hospice of Lubbock.

Published Tuesday, August 12, 2003 in the Lubbock (TX) Avalanche-Journal.