1980 - 2024
1980 - 2024
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1980
2024
Ashford-Corey Devaugh Hastings (known to many as Corey), was born February 7, 1980 at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN to Walter Alvin Hastings and Alethea Elaine Young-Lenoir. He had a welcoming smile that warmed the heart of many. He was a fun loving person that loved posing for pictures and telling factual stories "of old."
Ashford accepted Christ at an early age at Palestine Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO. He was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Alive Hospice Residence, Nashville, TN. He was educated in the private schools of Kansas City Missouri School District.
He is preceded in death by his father: Walter Alvin Hastings; grandparents: Paul and Connie C. Hastings, Frank A. and Theresa P. Young; brother: Christopher Andre' Lenoir; sister: Rosaline Michelle Hastings.
Left to cherish his memory: mother: Alethea Elaine Young-Lenoir; brothers: Lamont Hastings (Nicole), Shane Lenoir; sisters: LaShanda Richardson (Jerromye), Bonessa McClenon (Timothy-Deceased); Uncles: Stanley Hastings, Frank "Tony" Young, Jr. (Marie), Stanley Ish Young, Sr.; Aunts: Peggy C. Harper (Jeff), Rebecca L. Woods (Johnny), Renee McGowan; and a hosts of relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends 11 a.m.- noon. on Saturday February 3, 2024 at Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville. Rev. Dr. Willa Estell officiating.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home.
Joyce McGee
February 3, 2024
We love you always , uncle ash. ❤
Your niecy , Joyce.
Deborah Bowman
February 2, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Theresa Abrams-Hardy
February 1, 2024
Ash, you will be missed. You are now united with your brother. I pray you both watch over your mother. Ms. Elaine you are in my prayers.
Elacey Cookie Buchanan-Johson, and Family
January 12, 2024
Grace and Peace to the Family and Love Ones. We pray Corey's soul rests in the bosom of JESUS!!
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Elder Paulette Pace
January 9, 2024
My prayers and condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family during this difficult time.
Theresa Abrams-Hardy
January 8, 2024
My deepest condolences on the passing of Ashford. He was always smiling. Easy kid to babysit. He will be truly missed. Sending my love and hugs from Kansas City.
Rest in Paradise Ash
Eugenia Cotner
January 7, 2024
So sorry to hear this! I will definitely keep you guys lifted up in prayer!
Leslie (Shuna Cat) Jones
January 6, 2024
One of my favorite cousins. Ashford was so loving and funny. I can still hear his laugh. Rest in peace my love ❤. Shuna and Michelle
Jacqueline Corpening
January 5, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rita Jackson
January 4, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family the memories of Corey and his smile will definitely live on I ask even now that you would let our almighty God be your comforter lean solely upon him when the days are dark and heavy be reassured that the Lord is surely with you
Deangelo Weir
January 4, 2024
A pure heart of gold! Corey was like an uncle to me- always giving and caring. So many memories with Corey, my mom, and our family. I am forever sadden that he has left this world, but he is now in the care of Jesus. The Weir Family extends our deepest sympathy to his family. We’re here if you need us.
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