James Thomas Bastian

Monday, May 20, 2019

James Thomas Bastian, 69, of Greencastle, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis.

James was born in Berea, Ohio on Aug. 21, 1949, the son of Robert and Ruth Ann Bastian.

He was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, Pa. He attended college at Penn State University for two years.

Mr. Bastian had worked at B and W Steel Corporation for 10 years then worked at Evergreen for two years before working as a Manager for Charming Shoppes for 28 years. When Charming Shoppes changed to Ascena Retail he continued his employment there until his retirement in 2016. Even after retirement James continued to work for the Department of Natural Resources until his health forced him to stop.

James was a member of Moose Lodge #1592, Elks Lodge #1077 and American Legion Post #58. He was an avid Steelers fan and loved to play golf and spend time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Jerri Bastian; six children, Amber Hudspath (Jamie), Lisa Affori (Saif), Kelli Parr (Robert), Shelli York (Rick), Amber Taylor (Joe) and Trevor Teal; 12 grandchildren, Devon, Joy, Maci, Nate, Cameron, Isaiah, Zach, Bree, Madison, Josh, Brooke and Brittney; a great-granddaughter, Adalynn; a sister, LuAnne Massey (John); two brothers, Thomas and Robert Bastian; a niece, Katie; a nephew, Joe; and a special friend, Karen Bastian.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will take place on Sunday, May 26, 2019, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held after the visitation at the Moose Lodge from 2:30-4:30 p.m. A cremation will take place at a later date.

Memories may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.