William "Trigger" J. Hairston, Jr. Obituary in Madison at Perry-Spencer Madison

Obituary For William "Trigger" J. Hairston, Jr.

William J. Hairston, Jr. “Trigger”, 90 of Stoneville, NC passed February 12, 2022.

William J. Hairston, Jr. “Trigger”, 90 of Stoneville, NC passed February 12, 2022. A Public viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 19,2022 at Perry Spencer Funeral Home, Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm - 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Sharon Baptist Church, Stoneville, NC with the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Stoneville Memorial Cemetery, Stoneville, NC.

Livestream will be available www.perryspencerfuneralhome.com

In God’s infinite wisdom, he saw fit to called home William Jack Hairston Jr. “Trigger” from labor to reward on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Hospice of Rockingham County.

William was born on August 14, 1931, in Fieldale, Virginia to the late Shirley and Margaret Coles. He was a graduate of the Henry County Training School in 1949. Upon his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army where he served in the Korean War. At the end of his military service, he was employed at The Philadelphia Times. After relocating to North Carolina, he worked for Henry County Plywood, then later worked for Stoneville Furniture where he retired.

William will always be remembered by his unconditional love for his family, friends, his passion for reading the local newspaper and his love for music, while also being an adamant fan of the Carolina Tar Heels, Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Dallas Cowboys.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 53 years Mabel S. Hairston, a brother Leroy Hairston and sister Gladys Chapman.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memory: four loving sons; Jack Hairston(Cheryl), Leon Hairston (Gloria), Jerome Hairston, Blair Hairston (Tameka), five beautiful daughters; Sherlene Hairston, Marlene Hairston, Evelyn Lowe (Randy), Anita Settle, Nellie Hairston; special daughter; Tabatha, fifteen grandchildren; Damian (Rachel), Tiara, Scherria, Kiara, K’sime, Terrence, K’saun , Denzel , Tia, Greyson, CJ, Rhami, Tony (Jessica), Dominique (Shantrice), Deran (Janet), Brandon (Tosha), Jontae, thirteen great grandchildren, two sisters; Bessie Starkie and Hortensia Washington; two brother in laws; William Spencer (Geneva), John Spencer (Mary); three lifelong friends; Lynn Scales, Aaron Dalton, Wesley Braham, as well as a host of relatives and friends.

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TO Sherlene & Family , we send love and offer any support to you doing these days and onward days while mourning your loss. Pastor Andre' Gray and the entire Agape Family Ministries.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bro. Jerome, Leon and the entire family... God bless
Lisa Lowe-Hall (and family)

Penny, and the Hairston Family. Your Noon Day Sisters and Community Members mourn with you and your family.
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. – Lamentations 3:21-23
Continuing in prayer with you and your family,
Teacher Althea Hairston

We're so sorry to hear about your Dad, He was a Good Person & he will be missed. Be Encouraged. Eric & Charlotte W.

Sending love and condolences to my dear family during this difficult time. Love Rhonda Scales-Thacker & Family

Wishing your entire beautiful family love, strength, courage and peace-my first baby-sitter job was caring for Penny, Jack and Leon-such a joy .You "ALL" will forever be in my thoughts and prayers-loving each of you-
Wanda Shelton-Brown

Sending my dear friend Nellie & the Hairston family Condolences. Sorry to hear of your loss, but do trust that God has a plan. We don't know the day or the hour, but he knows best. May God Bless You, Love Cheryl & Thomas Holdman.

Jerome and family, so sorry about the loss of your dad. Praying for you all during this difficult time. Norma R.

Sending condolences,love, and prayers as you celebrate the homegoing of your loved one. Hairston family Continue to love, pray, and lift each other up for whatever the circumstances maybe. Finally be encouraged because we know to be absent from the body is to be present with the lord.

Penny, Jack, Jerome, Leon and the remainder of the Hairston family, please accept my sincerest condolences on the earthly passing of your father BUT; Oh, how the Angels rejoice as they welcome Mr. Hairston! Hugs and Prayers! Teresa Lowe

Jerome and family, so very sorry for the loss of your dad. You all are in my prayers. Amy Janney

So Sorry for your loss. Trigger was a Wonderful Man. Worked with him at Stoneville Furniture. My Prayers and Love for the family. RIP... Bonnie Bullins Robinson