Henry Hastey, Jr.

Henry Mathew “Sonny Boy” Hastey, Jr., 86, died Saturday, November 17, 2012, in Amarillo, Texas

Graveside services were held Monday, November 19, at the Flomont Cemetery in Flomont with Rev. Bryan Knowles, officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.

Henry was born April 6, 1926, in Flomont, Texas to Henry and Letha Emerson Hastey, Sr. He then married Nadine Stone on September 15, 1950 in Turkey, Texas. Before moving to Clarendon in 1966, Henry had lived in Plainview. Henry was a dedicated farmer and rancher, and was known for his watermelons, cantaloupes, and cotton.

He was a very generous man, a dedicated father, and a dedicated husband to Nadine for 62 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Clarendon Masonic Lodge #700 AF&AM. Henry was a member of the Community Fellowship Church in Clarendon.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, James and Gerald Hastey; and a sister Ava Young.

He is survived by his wife, Nadine of Clarendon; 2 sons Ronnie Mathew Hastey and wife Jeannie of Elkhart, Kansas, Barry Hastey and wife Tammy of Weatherford, Oklahoma; 2 daughters, Ava Hastey of Austin, Texas, Pat Allen and husband Steve of Amarillo; a brother, Maurice Hastey of Plainview; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

The family request memorials be sent to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch & Girls Town or to Olivia’s Angels at BSA Hospice in Amarillo.