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Obituary For Benjamin Hairston
I was born on September 18, 1939, to the late Benjamin Hairston and Ruth Annie Hairston. Even though my name was Benjamin, all who knew me called me “Tot.” I was raised with three sisters and two brothers. For the most part, life was pretty good.
We walked to the East Martinsville Elementary School which was under the supervision of Dr. RT Anderson. I did not complete my schooling, but I enjoyed the time I was there.
At an early age, I became a member of New Bethel Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Robert Leonard Hairston. While being there I became an Usher and the Custodian taking care of both inside and outside work.
After my mother passed away, I remained in the home house where my sister and brother became my caregivers.
After a while, I became enrolled in the Edward Day Care Center. The entire staff was great. We went on day trips, out to different eateries. What a joy to live to get to this age, God was so good to me.
God called my name, and I answered, “Yes Lord,” he sent his Angel of love to carry me home to live with Him.
Those left behind to cherish his memory include one sister, Violet (Conrad) Waller; one brother, James (Brenda) Hairston; a very good friend, Olga Hairston; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Berniece Dalton and Lucy Watkins, and one brother, Thomas E Hairston.
A visitation service will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. with the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Pastor Calvin Curry, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.
A public viewing will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home, 301 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. The family will be receiving friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, James and Brenda Hairston, 727 Smith Rd., Martinsville,VA. Live streaming of the funeral service will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.
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Baron Smith sent Mixed Spray for Benjamin Hairston - September 07, 2024
Our most heartfelt condolences, Baron, Nancia and Eden Smith
To the family & friends of Tot Hairston: Please accept our sincere condolences on behalf of the departure/heaven going of your loved one. His words of Thanksgiving were touching & provocative. Jesus was his friend, and he B will be misses. Godspeed 24/7. The Penn Family...
What was said about this gentlemen was so touching. He was victorious in life and we will see him again. His memory should be one of perseverance.
To the Hairston Family, our thoughts and prayers go to you for the loss of Benjamin. May he rest in peace. Warren & Denise Jackson
My condolences to the family members of Mr Benjamin Hairston for the loss of your love one.
May God's peace and comfort be with you during this time of bereavement. I will always treasure my memories of Tot and the entire Hairston family.
To Whip, Budda and Lynn. You have my deepest sympathy. Tot will be greatly missed. Sadie Hairston
Condolences to family of tot
Condolences and prayers for family TOT'
Violet "Budda" and the entire Hairston family you have our deepest sympathy. You did a great job caring for your brother. Willie Mae and Peter Harris
By Annie Laura Martin, Springfield, Missouri
"Tot" lived a long life and everyone on "Stanpipe Hill" remembers how he served others in God's house. He was a blessing, and I pray that his surviving family members and friends will be comforted by how he persevered through many obstacles in his life.
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