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LEON HASTINGS
Leon H. Hastings
Age 85 of Wilmington, DE passed away on September 23, 2009. Mr. Hastings was a U.S. Army veteran of WW II. He was employed with Speakman Company for 52 years as a Tool & Die Maker before retiring. Leon loved animals, he enjoyed working in his shop, steam locomotives and motorcycles.
He was preceded in death by his son Eddie Lester and his sister Ruth H. Hoffman. Leon is survived by his wife of 27 years who have been together for 42 years, Lorraine Hastings; his children, Zelma Iademarco and husband Richard of PA, Kathy Whitehead and husband Estel of TN, Judy Carr and husband Dennis of DE, Patsy Briddes and husband Robert of PA, Teddy Lester and wife Victoria, Garland (J.R.) Lester and wife Karen and William Lester all of DE; David Hastings of VA, Betty Jane Gupton of WI and Holly Wagner of FL; 1 sister, Barbara Simmons of DE and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 29, 2009 in the McCrery Memorial Chapel, 3710 Kirkwood Highway at Duncan Rd. Visitation with the family will be at 10 am. Burial will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, N. Dupont Highway, New Castle. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Society, 701 A Street Wilmington, DE 19801.
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