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John Ervin Hairston, Sr.

02/22/1939 - 12/31/2021

Obituary For John Ervin Hairston, Sr.

John Ervin Hairston, Sr., 82, passed peacefully into eternal rest at his home on Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born February 22, 1939, to Bedford and Beatrice Prunty Hairston, both of whom preceded him in his homegoing. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Mittie Hairston; sister, Ernestine Pitzer; stepsister, Cecile Volley and stepbrother, June Gravely.

A member of Fayette Street Christian Church, he sang in the Intermediate Choir and was a church Trustee. Ervin attended Albert Harris High School. He was employed as a Supervisor at Sales Knitting Company which later became Tultex until closing and Drewery Mason High School. He also drove florist trucks for Hedgecock Florist, Flowers by Linda and Simply the Best.

Left to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 62 years, Frances Drewery Hairston, his children, Ervette (Dennis) Broadnax of Chesterfield, VA, John Ervin Hairston, Jr (Janice) of Danville, VA, L'Tonya (Mike) Hopkins of Greenville, SC. He was a very proud and devoted "Papa" to his grandchildren, Jessica (Alex) Thomas, Trey Hairston, Christopher Broadnax, Olivia Hopkins, and Jaylen Hairston and his great grandchild, Camden Hairston. Also, surviving are half-sister, Benita Thornton of California, niece, Tracy Flood Hughes of Martinsville, VA, and a host of nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and other family members. Ervin was a special brother-in-law to Peter (Gloria) Drewery, and Ferrell Van (Mary) Drewery and to Brenda (James "Buda") Hairston.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home. The homegoing celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, January 5 with 1 p.m. visitation followed by the service. All COVID CDC guidelines will be followed.

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


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Dear Ms. Sue, Ervette, John, L'Tonya, and Family, Grace and peace to you in the passing of Mr. Ervin, the great patriarch of your family. May God continue to sustain and strengthen you in the days ahead, knowing that you will see your Love again on that great getting up morning. We remember him as a very kind neighbor and friend, as all of you were. You remain in our hearts and prayers. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116:15. Sincerely, The Fifth Street Martins -- Michael, Michele, and Shelby

Sue and Family, Sharing in the transition of your beloved, Ervin. Cherish the memories and share them. Ervin was a great and humble spirit. He would drive through Roundabout Road and pray for us. I always enjoyed our talks. Sympathy, Love and Blessings. Marguerite and Tim.

My condolences and prayers to the whole family Sue, Poonie, Skeeter and Toni Ervin remains to me such a beautiful man inside and out I will never forget that smile of his. All my love and prayers to your family I wish I could be there

Benita and family

Sincere prayers and condolences to the Ervin Hairston family. May God comfort you as only He can. Mabel Swanson

Benita and family, celebrating the life of a wonderful man and mourning the passing of John Hairston with you. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. Melanie Carter, Greensboro NC

Hope it help to know that others are with you In though and sympathy πŸ’ πŸ™πŸ½ Jean Wright and family, Greg and Pap, Janice

Dear Sue and family, we send our prayers and condolences to all of you. As you know it takes a village to raise a child, Ervin and Sue were and are a major part of my village from Fifth Street. Poonie, Sketter, and Toni are like my brother and sisters. My the Peace of Christ be with you. Rest my buddy. Love, Vanessa and Ricky Hailey

I am praying for peace and an abundance of healing for the family. Ervette and Jessica, God will comfort you and give you strength! Charleen Williford

Sue,and the entire Hairston family you have our deepest sympathy. Ervin was such a gentleman and he will be missed. Take care of yourself and you will be in our prayers. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

Sending prayers for strength and comfort to the Hairston family. May Mr. Hairston rest in peace. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ˜‡ Pamela and John McColla, Michigan (L'Tonya)

Sending prayers for strength and comfort to the Hairston family. May Mr. Hairston rest in peace. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ˜‡

To Mrs. Sue, Everette, John, and Toni; We are sorry to hear of your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. Cornelius and Bernita Jamison

Condolences &prayers to the Ervin Hairston family You have my heartfelt symapthy in time of your bereavement.He was one of Bobby Carter close friend I will cherish the memories he & Bobby had growing up. Roberta Taylor Carter & sons

My sincere condolences to you, Sue and the children, with the passing of Ervin your husband and Dad. Keep the Faith, Jimmy Travis

Dear Sue & Family, Truly sadden your hear Ervin had answered life's call. I pray you manage one day at a time taking care of yourself. Ervin, a believer, is just fine. May God bless and keep you, until we meet again. Love, Alice Travis Little

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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