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Obituary For Robert Harriston

Robert Marshall Hairston

Knoxville - Robert Marshall Hairston of Knoxville Tn., passed away @ his home peacefully due to on going medical complications on December 01, 2021. He also battled Parkinson's Disease as well.

Robert grew up in Knoxville TN. He became a successful self employed Electrical Contractor for over 30 plus years in Knoxville TN. He was a graduate of Austin High Class of 1965. He will always be remembered as a loving and respected Father.

Robert was predeceased by his loving wife Bealma Hairston and parent's Robert Hairston Sr., & Margret Reed, Step-son's Abe Nichols & William (Henry) Nichols.

Robert is survived by his son's Robert (Maneau) Hairston lll, Joe (Tonya) Hairston, & daughters Robbin Hairston, Christie (Milton) Steele of Knoxville TN, Step-daughter Pamela (Douglas) Taylor of Madison AL. And a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive family and friends on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the residence of 2415 Sable Point Lane, Knoxville, TN 37924.

The Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, December 10, 2021 with the receiving of friends to begin at 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the service to begin 11:00 a.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Sanford Miller officiating.

The final resting place will immediately follow at the Sherwood Memorial Gardens where a dove release will conclude in his honor.

Mr. Hairston will lie in state on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Unity Mortuary is honored to serve this family.

Guest Book

Heartfelt condolences to the Harriston family Praying for my friend Christie Steele and her family Love you guys Ms. Davon M. Lawrence - Louisville, KY

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Mr. Harrison was a professional electrician who did excellent work. He was also a very nice man. My husband and I wanted to send our condolences to the family. Bob and Cathy Bailey.

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Dear Family Marshall as we called him was my first cousin. He was always a gentle soul with a kind word and smile. He was such a great help to my mom after the passing of my father. I will always remember him and some of the conversations we had over the years. He will be missed. Barbara Keith-Mahoney Maryland

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Robert,was my big brother, beloved cousin. He will be dearly missed. I offer my family my deepest condolences and cherish his life and how he touched so many his service to others. May God always lift up his life and his living and help us to understand. Praying for our family. Love Always, cousin Rose

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Nobody will know me here, but I was a friend with Robert. I worked in the electrical business, too. I worked for electrical suppliers and later, The Home Depot. I sold Robert a lot of supplies. I never met a nicer man. Christian man. This was obvious. Excellent, well-trained electrician. If Robert did it, it was right. If Robert said it, it was the truth. Tim Moore

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My heart felt sympathy are with Robert (Buck) Hairston Family and dear friends that God will comfort you like only He can do in times like theses. That Jehovah Shalom will give your family the peace ☮️ that passes all human understanding that only He can give at praying Psalms 91 and 121 ❤️😇🙇🏽‍♀️Love ❤️ you guys Pat M Netherland

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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