Billy Richard 'Bill" Hastings, 86, of Gloster, MS., passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the McComb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McComb, MS.

He was born March 11, 1936 to Clarence Irvin Hastings and Alma Perry Hastings. He was a retired vender and also worked for Waller Brothers Tire Service in Gloster. He was a member of The First Assembly of God Church in Gloster.

He is survived by one son Billy Hastings and Cathy; one grandson Donald Hastings and Shelby; four great grandchildren Kason Hastings, Brelynn Hastings, Clayton Hastings, and Kerra Hastings; numerous nieces and nephews; and two special nephews, David Hastings and Bruce Jackson.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence Irvin Hastings and Alma Perry Hastings; his wife Willie Mae Hastings; four brothers C.J. Hastings, Jack Hastings, Fred Hastings, and Donald Hastings; three sisters Lois Hastings, Hazel Hastings, and Annie Mae Hastings; and one grandson Keith Hastings.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster, MS., from 9:30 A.M. until time of funeral service at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, at the Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Reggie Forman. Interment will follow in Roseland Cemetery, Gloster, MS.

Pallbearers are Derrick Whitehead, James Nevels, Wayne Lambert, Jarrod Lambert, Brad McKey, and Donald Hastings. Honorary pallbearer is Billy Whitehead.