Joseph Hastings

Mr. Joseph Hastings made his transition on June 2, 2023. Please encourage the Hastings family with words of love and encouragement on our Tribute page. To send flowers, or a memorial gift, to the family of Joseph Hastings please visit our Sympathy Store. Zoom Instructions For Livestream 1. Go to Kempfuneralhome.com. 2. Click on your loved one's photo or use the search bar and type in your loved one's name. 3. You are now on their Tribute Page and Tribute Wall. 4. You will see that Kemp Funeral Home & Cremation Services has started a 'Live Webcast' for your loved one. This will be available approximately five to ten minutes before the service begins. 5. Select 'Watch Now' and it transitions your page to the zoom link. You will begin to launch into the zoom meeting. 6. Once you have launched the zoom meeting, wait for the host to let you into the meeting. Joseph R. Hastings, born on January 23, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully transitioned to be with his Lord on June 2, 2023. Joe was the cherished 3rd child of Daniel & Rosia Mary Hastings, who preceded him in death. Joe graduated from Shortridge HS in Indianapolis in 1969. He met Cordell, the love of his life in 1972. Married in 1974, he was a loving husband of 49yrs to Cordell and blessed with 3 adored children. As a devoted father, Joe was a Scout Master and baseball & basketball coach . He made almost every game/event of his children. Joe was a great cook & grill-master and loved to see people eat to their full. A well respected neighbor, he was always willing to help. Renowned for his brilliance with numbers. Joe's 30 yr career spanned Blue Cross/Blue Shield & General Motors working mostly in Payroll. After retiring, he was asked to work as a Consultant which he embraced for two years. Foremost, Joe will be remembered for his profound love for his family. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Cordell Hastings, his sons Joseph R. Hastings II (Ashanttii), Tyrus J. Hastings (Kari), and daughter, Alicia M. Merkel (Nicholas) His 7 grandchildren, Cory Fairer, Caleb Fairer, Karis Hastings, Danielle Hastings; Olivia Merkel, Ava Merkel, Emma Merkel; 6 siblings: Malinda Jackson (Rev. Charles Jackson); Rosia Fields (Charlie); Darla Stevens; Ronald Hastings (Cheryl); Gina Neely (Timothy) host of nieces, nephews, cousins & relatives.

Joseph Hastings

January 23, 1951 - June 2, 2023