Hairston Funeral Home | Martinsville, VA

Obituary For John A. Haislip

John A. Haislip, 84, of Bowie, MD departed from this life Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Born August 13, 1937, in Axton, Virginia, he was the son of the late Andrew Haislip and the late Eva Fuller Haislip.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Bobby Quinton Haislip.

John was educated in the Henry County Public Schools and after graduating high school he went into the United States Air Force. He moved to New Jersey in the 1960s where he lived until 2021. John was a proud member of Local 27 working as a CDL driver at Delta Corrugated for decades before retiring.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his goddaughter, Ella Denice Hairston, of Bowie, MD, and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

A funeral service will be held on his birthday Saturday, August 13, 2022, with a visitation at 10:30 a.m. and the service following at 11 a.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home, Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 1310 Carver Rd., Martinsville, VA. Viewing will be held on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required.

To view live streaming of the funeral service, go to Hairston Funeral Home live on Facebook, then click on the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.

Guest Book

Dear Ella and Haislip family, I just heard about John's passing today (Mar 2023). I'm here in NJ and had many dinners and fun times with John at the Heritage Diner in Hackensack.He was a good friend and will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Jack T Minnella

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I will miss you Brother Always when I called you Is that you Nita? Love always Benita

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Happy birthday Goddaddy! Today we give you your homegoing celebration. You will be missed. ~Niecey~ 🐞

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Sleep in heavenly peace,cuz. I will truly miss you. Geraldine Haislip-Bell Columbus, Ohio

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You will be greatly missed "brother".

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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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