Vernon Edward 'Nip' Hastings, 75

SEAFORD - Vernon Edward "Nip" Hastings of Seaford passed away in Life Care at Lofland Park in Seaford on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007. He was 75.

A life long resident of Seaford, Nip was born June 26, 1931, to the late Harry T. Hastings and Louise H. Darby.

He graduated with Seaford High School class of 1949.

After graduation, Nip served in the Delaware National Guard.

He was a member of Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Reliance.

Nip worked in accounting at the Dupont Co., Seaford, retiring in 1991 with more than 42 years of service.

He was an avid Blue Jay football fan, going to games and keeping records back into the 30s. He also loved to bowl, play cards, keep records and work in his yard, and was an avid collector.

Nip was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Fannie (Collins) Hastings, in 2001.

He is survived by two sons, Barry E. Hastings and his wife Lisa K. Hastings, and David C. Hastings, all of Seaford; two special grandchildren, Jennifer L. Hastings of Laurel and Barry E. Hastings II of Seaford; a great-grandchild, Colin A. Hastings of Laurel; and a special aunt, Hilda Breasure, and a sister, Susan Rae, both of Seaford.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford, where friends may call on Saturday evening from 6 to 8.

Burial will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Gethsemane United Methodist Youth, c/o Michelle Rekitzke, 2701 Woodland Ferry Road, Seaford, DE 19973.