Robert T. Hastings III

March 3, 1956 - April 18, 2021

Robert Thomas “R.T.” Hastings, III, 65, of Java, VA, died unexpectedly on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Hastings was born in Danville, VA on March 3, 1956, a son of the late Robert Thomas Hastings, Jr. and the late Betty Mae Adkins Hastings Gibson. He lived most of his life in the Danville area where he worked for Dan River Mills, Inc. until his retirement. Some of the many things he loved included, building his log home, carpentry work, rebuilding car engines, drag racing, and spending time with his family and dogs. He was of the Baptist Faith. He was married for over 34 years to Joan Alderson Hastings, who survives of the residence. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Sherri Lee Hastings and Tammy Rochelle; grandchildren, Tracy Glen Hastings and Alexandria Rochelle; a sister, Kathy Taylor (Ricky); a nephew, Rick Taylor (Carla); and a niece, Robin Shields. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a step-father, Charlie “Shorty” Gibson, Sr. A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the Alderson Family Cemetery, on Mt. Tabor Rd with the Reverend Carl E. Burger officiating. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Hastings family.