Benjamin Hastings

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Benjamin "Ben" Hastings of Chaffee, son of Roger Hastings of Mayfield, Kentucky, and Caroline Byerley of Chaffee, was born Dec. 6, 2001, in Cape Girardeau and departed his life Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at the young age of 21 years.

Ben graduated from Graves County High School in Mayfield and attended Genesis Church in Mayfield.

He was employed as a security guard at Century Casino in Cape Girardeau.

Ben enjoyed video games and spending time with family and friends.

Besides his father, Roger (Crystal) Hastings of Mayfield, and mother, Caroline (Ricky) Byerley of Chaffee, survivors include his fiancee, Kim Hibbs of Chaffee; paternal grandfather, Everett Hastings; six brothers, David Snedeker, Michael Paul Hastings, Seth Hayes, Zane Hayes, Bryton Hayes and Eli Hayes; seven sisters, Katie Dobbs, Myra Snedeker, Chrissy Ashby, Katelyn Perkins, Abby Hayes, Mylee Hayes and Jericha Hayes; two dogs, Jose and Lily; and one cat, Callie.

Visitation and funeral service were held Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. Officiating was the Rev. Dennis Lowe. Interment followed in Union Park Cemetery in Chaffee.

Online condolences may be shared at www.amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com.