Macks Robert Hastings, 76, a longtime resident of Robertsdale, passed away at his home Sunday, June 22, 2014.
Macks was born in Brewton, grew up in Summerdale and attended Foley High School.
He served his country in the Army National Guard.
Macks was a member of the Robertsdale Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years. He served as assistant fire chief and cook.
He worked at Robertsdale Feed & Seed Store for more than 30 years.
He was a member and deacon of Robertsdale First Baptist Church.
Macks was very community-minded. He coached girl’s softball teams, and was truly dedicated to the betterment and improvement of the entire Central Baldwin area.
He was one of the first to volunteer for a fundraising event or a benefit for a needy cause. He had a sense of humor that was unmatched by anyone, and could always be counted on for a good joke.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Hazel Hastings; his father, John Hastings; and three brothers, Herbert Hastings, Vernon Hastings and Jack Hastings.
He is survived by his wife, Doris L. Hastings of Robertsdale; a son, Macks Robert Hastings II of Robertsdale; and two sisters, Hilda (Frank) Benson of Summerdale and Sue (Frank) Miller of Foley.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 27, 2014, at 10 a.m., at Robertsdale First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Jeff Copeland officiating.
Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Loxley.
A visitation will be held Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 6 until 8 p.m., at Robertsdale First Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Covenant Hospice, 1040 Stanton Road, Suite D, Daphne, AL 36526, or to the Robertsdale First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1140, Robertsdale, AL 36567.
Expressions of condolence may be offered at www.hughesfh.com.
Arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, Daphne.
