Darrel Hasty Jr., Manager of Hutch’s Jewelry, Reportedly Dies as Community Mourns Metro Detroit Jeweler

Metro Detroit jeweler Darrel Hasty Jr., widely known as “D. Hasty,” has passed away, according to statements shared by friends and family.

Hasty served as general manager of Hutch’s Jewelry in Oak Park, where he became a familiar and respected figure to customers and members of the local community over the years. Many who knew him described him as personable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to his work in the jewelry industry.

Reports circulating online claim his death may have been caused by a drug overdose involving counterfeit pills, but officials have not publicly confirmed a cause of death. No official medical or law-enforcement statement verifying those claims has been released.

Loved ones and community members have expressed condolences and shared tributes, remembering Hasty for both his professional reputation and personal relationships.