Mr. Hastings was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Ft. Pierce in 1989 coming from Groton, Massachusetts.He was the manager of Air Transport and Chief Pilot for Pneumo Abex for 30 years, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps.Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Marilyn Hastings of Ft. Pierce, FL; daughters, Cynthia L. Chismark of Fredericksburg, VA, Shelley M. Reynolds of West Bloomfield, MI; sons, James W. Hastings, Jr., and Gary C. Hastings both of Cleveland, OH; and 4 grandchildren.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Treasure Coast, 1201 SE Indian Street, Stuart, FL 34997.