John H. Hairston, 57, of Martinsville, VA., passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. He was born on December 24, 1961 in Martinsville, Virginia. He was the son of the late Irene J. and Percy S. Hairston, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Lewis E. Hairston.
John is survived by two sons, Jon'tae A. and J' Mere A. Hairston both of Martinsville, VA; three sisters, Deborah A. Hairston of Silver Springs, MD; Mary E. Johnson (George) of Herndon, VA; and Olivia D. Cross (Sidney) of Lanham, MD; and three brothers, Percy S. Hairston, Jr.(Pamela) of Harrisburg, PA; Michael W. Hairston and Ronald D.Hairston both of Martinsville, VA.
He attended Evangelical Holiness Church, Axton, VA and First Baptist Church East Martinsville. He was a Master Electrician and graduated from Martinsville High School, Class of 1981. John was employed at Hard Hat Solutions.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Evangelical Holiness Church with Elder Marvin Slade, Eulogist.The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service and all other times at the home of his brother, Percy Hairston, Jr., 905 Forest Lake Dr., Martinsville, VA. Burial will follow in Seay Family Cemetery, Martinsville, VA.
God strengthens us by giving us "the power beyond what is normal" to make it through each passing day. Psalm 46:1 says: "God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress." Isaiah 41:13; I "am grasping your right hand, the One [God] saying to you,...'I will help you.'" Please accept my sincere condolences. Always remember God loves you and he cares for you! (Psalm 36:7; 1 Peter 5:7)
Sherman (Sugar Bear) Thomas and family offer our deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to the Hairston family.
Rest easy, dear friend. You will forever be remembered for you smile, wit and love of family and friends. There will never be another lil Johnny. You’ve left your mark on all you came in contact with. Love, Tricey (Tonya Breedlove) #EastMartinsville
Sending prayers for strength and to know he will always surface his soul and spiritual life among us all. Rest peacefully in Heaven