Hastings, Charles E., Sr. "Charlie", 85, of Midlothian peacefully passed away on July 25, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Mae Butler. He is survived by his son Charles E. Hastings, Jr. "Chuck", daughter-in-law, Mary E. Hastings "Beth", grandson Brian Charles Hastings, his wife Brianne Holden Hastings, and granddaughter, Kathryn Claiborne Hastings.
Charlie honorably served in the US Army during the Korean War where he was a driver and mechanic. After returning from the war he began his career as a mechanic at E. I. DuPont where he worked for 40 years until his retirement. Charlie loved working with his hands. It seemed he could build anything and loved repairing automobiles in his spare time.
He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by his family.
The family will receive friends at Woody Funeral Home at 1020 Huguenot Road, Midlothian, VA, from 11: 00 am to 12:00 pm on July 27. Grave side service will be at Dale Memorial Park, 10201 Newbys Bridge Road, Chesterfield at 12:30 pm.
