Louis Hastings

Mr. Louis "Lou" Freddy Hastings, 81, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Lou was a strong Christian and patriot. His life was marked by faith, family and commitment to serve others.

Lou was born on November 29, 1943, in Bell, California. He graduated from Western High School in California. Later he met and married his wife, Sally. Over a period of years he continued his studies, graduating from Tabernacle Baptist College, (formerly Tabernacle Baptist Bible Institute) Bob Jones University, and Greenville Technical College. His passion for learning shaped his career and personal life.

Early in his professional journey, Lou worked as a teacher at Tabernacle Christian School. Along with his wife, Sally, they served as house parents to eight teenage boys from Tabernacle Children's Home for several years on a 75 acre farm. Later in life, he worked at Precision Technology in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. After he retired, Lou became a massage therapist, where he continued to serve others with care and compassion.

Lou had a deep love for the outdoors and adventure. As a Boy Scout, he developed a passion for marksmanship when he learned to shoot a BB gun-his first love. This enthusiasm continued throughout his life, as he became a member of the Greenville Gun Club. He co-founded the Northside Practical Shooting Club in T.R. and served as the range master for competitions. Lou was an excellent firearm safety instructor.

Beyond his love for shooting sports, Lou enjoyed hiking, hunting and camping. He also found great joy in reading and generously giving to others, both monetary and practically. Lou loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

For over five decades, Lou was a steadfast member of Grace Baptist Church Taylors (formerly People's Bible Church), where his faith anchored his life. A devoted follower of Christ, he loved the Lord with unwavering devotion and held a fervent desire to see others come to know Him as their Savior. As a prayer warrior, Lou drew strength and purpose from God's Word, always yearning for the presence of the Lord-a longing that has now been fulfilled in eternity.

Lou is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Kent Hastings; his children, Daniel (Linda) Hastings and Elizabeth (Ezekiel) Godfrey; his grandchildren, Karina Williams, Geneva (Jonathan) Coyle, Caleb Hastings, and Cole Hastings; four great-grandchildren, Trent, Tessa, and Trinity Williams, and Trevor Sayer; his brother, Charles Hastings. Through marriage, he gained a brother-in-law, Stephen (Laura) Kent, and a sister-in-law, Susan Rogers. Lou had four step grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Harley Hastings and Maxine Menefee Hastings; his son Michael Hastings; grandson Joseph Hastings; sister-in-law Peggy Hastings; and brother-in-law Robert Rogers.

The family invites friends to the visitation, Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM at Grace Baptist Church Taylors (5020 Old Spartanburg Rd., Taylors, SC 29687), followed by a memorial service at 4:30 PM.

If you wish to join in the memorial service via livestream, it will be broadcast on the church YouTube channel. Go to www.youtube.com and type GBCTAYLORS in the search bar. If you cannot join us during the service, you can watch it afterwards. Once the service is complete, a permanent YouTube URL address will be assigned.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Miracle Hill Ministries, an organization that was dear to Lou's heart. https://miraclehill.org/give.