Vaughn Robert Hastings, 77 of the Cartoogechaye community, went on peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his home.

Born June 8, 1943 in Macon County, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Lura Roane Hastings. Vaughn was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Vaughn was stationed in Germany and served two tours in Vietnam. He was proud to have served his country. He enjoyed buying and selling all kinds of vehicles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the love of his wife, Annabelle Alvarez Hastings in 2015, after 27 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall Hastings and Dover Hastings; one sister, Kate Marie Hastings Baldwin Schmoll; and one stepson, Peter Kapinos.

He is survived by four sons, Tony Cutshaw (Katheryn) and Roy Cutshaw (Marci) both of PA, Jeffrey Hastings and David Hastings both of TN. Seven grandchildren, Michael, Kristina, Alexandra, Mason, Shea, Elizabeth, and Kerianne; and twelve great grandchildren also survive. One stepdaughter, Karen Kapinos Swanson; step grandchildren Christopher Swanson, Jeffrey Swanson, Jamie Tlaxcalteco (Enrique), and Katelyn Swanson. Surviving are also step great grandchildren, Josiah Tlaxcalteco, Tauriel Tlaxcalteco, Kalu Tlaxcalteco, Jesse Swanson, and Kayden Swanson all of CA. Numerous nieces, one nephew, and several great nieces, nephews, and great great nieces and nephews also survive.

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, a graveside service will be Thursday, December 10, at 11am at Maidens Chapel UMC cemetery. Rev Steve Reeves will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 9:30am to 10:30am, prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

The family respectfully asks that social distancing be practiced, and masks be worn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made the Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.