Paul Boyce Hastings, 88

SEAFORD - Paul Boyce Hasting, of Hastings Farm Road in Seaford, died peacefully Saturday, Oct. 11, 2008, in Seaford Center in Seaford, he was 88 years old. Mr. Hastings was born on March 16, 1920, on the family farm. He graduated from Seaford High School in 1938. After working several years at the DuPont Nylon Plant, he returned to the family farm, which he then operated for more than 30 years, growing corn and soybeans, and operating a dairy operation. The family farm, the Brandy Jim Farm, was designated a Century Farm by the State of Delaware in 1999. During his farming career, Mr. Hastings was an active member of the Ruritan International Service Club and served on Delaware's Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee. Mr. Hastings is survived by his wife of 64 years, Della Hastings; his stepson, James Windsor; his daughter, Nancy Klein; his sons, Paul Gary Hastings and Steven Hastings; three sisters, Mary Lou Spicer, Jeannette Rogers and Barbara Hitman. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Jill Rice, Jenifer Caudill, James Windsor, Amy Billy, Timothy Hastings, Christopher Hastings, Scott Walter, Hannah Hastings, Rebecca Hastings and eight great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home 700 West Street Laurel, Delaware on Friday from 11:45-12:45 pm, followed by a graveside service at 1 pm in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Laurel. The Rev. Ken Deusa will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations in Mr. Hastings's name to the Smith Mills Church Cemetery Fund, care of Nancy Harris 36216 Brittingham Road Delmar, Delaware 19940.