Randall Mitchell Hastings

Randall Mitchell Hastings, 58 died Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was born in Salisbury on January 11, 1966 and was the son of the late Edwin W. Hastings and the late Mildred (Mitchell) Hastings.
Randy is survived by his wife of 31 years, Ann S. Hastings, their sons, Henry Hastings and wife Casey and Will Hastings and wife Delaney; three granddaughters, Sawyer, Sage and Noa; three brothers, Dale Hastings, Roy Hastings and Dean Hastings all of Berlin.
Randy grew up in a farming family and farmed with his father until his death in 1988. He continued farming with his brothers until 1990 when he started Goody Hill Farms. In 1999 while still farming, he started Goody Hill Sand and Gravel with his father-in-law, Rick Savage, and later was a partner in Goody Hill Groundwork and Goody Hill Roll-Off.
Randy was a man driven by his passions, his family being the most important to him, loving them fiercely with all his heart. He loved to spend his time with each of them. His second greatest joy was of the outdoors and hunting, which he shared with his family – including the youngest members. Anytime he wasn't working or with his family, he was most likely found working on tree stands or cultivating wildlife habitat in the woods on one of his farms. Known well for his accomplishments bowhunting, his family lovingly referred to him as the "Deer Watcher" as he loved seeing the animals enjoy his land more than he enjoyed hunting them. His third passion was for his friends and the people in his life. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and their friends as well as spending time with older people that told him stories of their younger, more challenging years. He was the most kindhearted, loving man, once you made your way around his rough edges. He loved God, his family and his farms endlessly.
Randy will be remembered for his kindness and generosity and the way he affected every life he touched. Only grieve for a moment for a life that was lost and then celebrate forever a life that was lived.
A celebration of life will take place at 2PM on Friday May 10, 2024 at Coastal Community Church pavilion, 10900 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD. In Lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Coastal Community Church.