He was born October 11, 1956 in Peoria, IL to Leo and Wilma (Carter) Hasty. He married Robin Lavy on May 2, 1987 in Sunnyland.
Surviving are his wife Robin; father and mother-in-law, Rev. Robert (Shirley) Lavy; three children, Shannon (Lindsay) Ryerson, Krystal (John) Walters and Keri (Austin McGuire) Hasty all of Chillicothe; six grandchildren, Jamie, Sky, Logan, Ronin, Gunner, and Keller; and two brothers, David (Becky) Hasty of Peoria and Robert (Debbie) Hasty of Hanna City.
Jim worked as a Diesel Mechanic for O'Neill Brothers Transfer and Storage for over 33 years before retiring in 2007. He was a member and Union Representative for Teamsters Local #627 in Peoria. Jim was also a member of Christ New Covenant Open Bible Church in Lacon, Midwest Gun Club and a Lifetime member of the NRA. He enjoyed going to flea markets and antique stores, working on old pocket watches and rebuilding 1960's model trucks. Jim will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and brother, who was amazingly selfless and always willing to help others.
A visitation will be from 2 to 5 pm on Sunday, November 10, 2019 with a funeral service following the visitation at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home. Pastor Tim Beddingfield will officiate. Cremation will be accorded and burial of the urn will be at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
