Nolan Gregory Heath, age 19 of Hastings , died unexpectedly on Sunday August 10, 2008. He was born in Hastings September 16, 1988 ,the son of Newell Gregory Heath and Terry Marie Gillons. Nolan attended Hastings area schools where he excelled in sports, especially football and baseball. He also played YMCA basketball. Nolan graduated from Hastings High School in 2007. He always had a smile on his face and had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved hanging out with his many friend, playing video games and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time with his brother Newell and his friends. Nolan was an animal lover, who had a special love for his dog Ruby. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. He was employed the at Viking Corporation in Hastings. He was preceded in death by a sister, Tara Noel Curry in 2001. Nolan is survived by his father Newell Gregory Heath of Hastings, his mother Terry Marie (Keith Bushee) Heath of Hastings, his brother Newell Wesley Heath, grandparent's, Wes and Opal Gillons , Irene Heath , Newell (Molly) Heath , several aunts uncles and cousins . Services will be held Thursday August 14, 2008 at 12:00 noon with visitation at 11:00am at the Hastings Free Methodist Church , 2635 N. M-43 Hwy Hastings. Pastor Mike Kemper officiating, memorials can be made to Hastings Grace Lutheran Church or Barry County Humane Society . Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).