Jerry Wayne Hastings
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jerry Wayne Hastings, 87 of Chatham, Virginia on Monday, July 20, 2026. He was the youngest of five to be born to Daniel and Ethel Hastings in Dry Fork, Virginia on June 1, 1939. Jerry eloped and married the love of his life on September 16, 1961. He loved life and lived it to the fullest, fighting health battles from a young age, until the day he was called home. He held numerous jobs in his life; Chatham Cleaners, Chatham Oil Company, Haymes Brothers Construction, Coca Cola, ran a service station, worked at Hunt Chevrolet, and Rogers-Astin Ford (later Love Ford). He then worked until his retirement as a plumber for the Pittsylvania County School System. Jerry never met a stranger, and formed friendships that lasted until his passing. He was a member of Chatham Volunteer Fire Department, Chatham Rescue Squad, was an avid golfer and bowler, a master gardener, and a wonderful musician. Jerry loved playing cards, working jigsaw puzzles, and was quite the woodworker, building any project that his wife Charlotte saw in a magazine and wanted.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Charlotte Martin Hastings, three daughters, Cheryl Fisk of Chatham, Virginia, Terry Andrews and husband Jesse Andrews, of Halifax, Virginia, Jeri Leigh Hastings of the residence, and his grandson, Mark Aaron of Silver Spring, Maryland. Jerry is also survived by two sisters, Barbara Edmunds of Java, Virginia, and Kate Moss, Roman Eagle Health and Rehab; sisters-in-law, Dolores Simpson and Melba Dalton of Gretna, Virginia; and numerous nieces and nephews, that he loved as his own. Jerry was preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Hastings and Daniel Campbell “D.C.” Hastings, Jr.; and his son-in-law, James Fisk.
The family wishes to thank the Long-Term Care staff at Roman Eagle Health and Rehab for the excellent care he received. Also, a special thank you to Terry Kelly, Bobby Campbell, Donald Motley, Robert Saunders, Pastor Bruce Hughes, and all of the other friends and church members who visited him frequently during his stay at Roman Eagle. Also, a special thank you to Jen Wells, who spent many hours feeding and caring for Jerry during his stay at the facility, and all of the many family members and friends that sent cards, lifted him up in prayer, and reached out to family members during Jerry’s illness.
A graveside service honoring Jerry will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Fisk Family Cemetery with Pastor Bruce Hughes officiating. The family will received friends and family following the service. At other times, the family will be at the residence of his daughter, Cheryl Fisk.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made in his memory to Chatham Baptist Church, Chatham Volunteer Fire Department, Chatham Rescue Squad, or to charity of your choice.
Well done good and faithful servant, until we meet again.
Norris Funeral Service, Chatham Chapel is respectfully serving the family.
