Eugene Benson Hastings Sr.

January 27, 1936 - February 3, 2020

FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE DELIVER ALL ARRANGEMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH. Eugene (Gene) B. Hastings, Sr., age 84 of Seaford, DE, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at Seaford Center - Genesis in Seaford, DE. He was born on January 27, 1936 in Cambridge, MD, son of the late Ralph and Margaret (Gullett) Hastings. Mr. Hastings proudly served in the National Guard. He had a career with DuPont that spanned over two decades. His love for the great outdoors was often fulfilled by fishing, hunting, scuba diving, boating, and anything to do with the ocean. Above all, Mr. Hastings treasured time spent with those he held most dear. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hastings was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Dawn Hastings; his son, Eugene (Ben) Hastings, Jr. (Carol); his daughter, Catherine Hill; his step-children: Susan Riddle (Jack) and William Anthony (Caroline); his five grandchildren; his seven great-grandchildren; his one great-great-grandchild; his sisters: Blanche and Susan; and his many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM, at St. John's United Methodist Church, Wesley Lounge, 300 N. Pine St., Seaford, DE. Interment will be private. Please sign the online guestbook located on the tribute page.