James R. Hastings Obituary
The passing of James R. Hastings (West Jefferson, Ohio), born in Columbus, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 30, 2026 at the age of 61. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James R. Hastings to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though James may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James E. Hastings and Patricia L. Byrne; his stepmother Beverly Hastings; and his brother Michael R. Hastings. He is survived by: his sister Loraine Jones (Mike McDonough); his aunts, Kathy Warner (Geno) and Judy Isel (Dan); his niece Jordan Outhwaite; and his close friends, Mary and Chuck Humphrey.
