Jimmy Dale Hastings

Jimmy Dale Hastings, 82 of Sandtown passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his home. He was born May 25, 1943 in Sandtown to Laman and Juanita (Lesley) Hastings. He was a Chief Shop Mechanic for the Arkansas Army National Guard, Motor Sgt. for the 148th EVAC Hospital serving during Desert Storm and a member of Weavers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. He enjoyed making things, dogs, and all animals.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Phyllis Janet Hastings; three brothers, Raburn Hastings, Cleburn Hastings, and Bill Hastings.

Survivors include his wife of ten years, Mary Hastings of the home; three sons, James Keith Hastings of Sandtown, Jason Holland of Searcy and Jeff Holland of Mountainburg; one brother, Charles Hastings of Sandtown; two sisters, Clyda Keller of Mt. Home and Dawana Craig (Dan) of Paragould; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, along with a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, 1:00 p.m. at Weavers Chapel Free Will Baptist Church with Dustin Crawford, Jeff Holland and Patrick Holland officiating. Burial will follow in the Lee’s Chapel Cemetery at Sandtown.

Arrangements by Qualls Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 6, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be J.R.Verser, Mike Fugate, Danny Stephens, Keary Landers, Tim Stroud, and Jason Holland.

Honorary Pallbearers are his caregiver, Lora Riggs, Danny Ables, Don Hicks, Wayne Cates and Joe Turner.