Aaron Hairston
Aug. 10, 1924 - Dec. 16, 2009
SOUTH BEND - On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Aaron Hairston, 85, passed away at his nephew's home in South Bend, IN, under the care of his family and hospice. Aaron was born August 10, 1924, in Bassett, VA, to Tom and Martha Hairston. He made his home in Flint, Michigan, where he lived most of his adult life. Mr. Hairston was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served his country during World War II. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour in 1955. When he showed signs of having genuine religion and qualifications of a deacon, he was ordained as a deacon and proved faithful to that office. He was a soldier, a Christian soldier, ever-ready to wage war with the enemy and stand firm until the battle was ended. Deacon Aaron Hairston was very active at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. He retired from General Motors August 1, 1989. He was an avid reader and was happiest spending time with his family. Aaron was a fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. April 1, 1982, Aaron married Bennie Jean Motley, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Aaron (Paula) Blandon in Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Jahari Makeba Massey in Maryland, Rise Ayanna Wilson in New York, Aaron AJKB Blandon in Texas and LaTania Smith in Flint, MI. Surviving siblings include one brother, Samuel Hairston of Bassett VA; four sisters, Mattie Sue Ricks of Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth Williams of Richmond, VA, Ophelia Taylor of South Bend, IN, and Vernana (Jonah) Huddleston of Washington, DC.; special nephews, John (Linda) Hairston in South Bend, IN, Thomas (Donna) Hairston in Atlanta, GA, Jimmy Lee (DeeDee) Hairston in Bassett, VA, Elbon Hairston Jr. in Michigan City, IN, and Brent Ellis in Indianapolis, IN; special nieces, Martha Hairston, Doris Prince, Evelyn (Charles) Westcott and Cary Idiong in South Bend, IN; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Tom and Martha Hairston; five brothers, Evert (Bill), John, Tommy, Dave and Elbon Hairston; one sister, Mary Manns; his son, Dennis Hairston; his daughter, Tanya Smith; and his former wife, Florence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the Clark O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West in South Bend, IN, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Larry W. Davidson from Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Viewing will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Michigan City, IN, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. The Clark O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., in Flint, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend James Hill officiating. The family extends a special thanks to the staff at Memorial Hospital and to the Center for Hospice Palliative Care.
Aug. 10, 1924 - Dec. 16, 2009
SOUTH BEND - On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Aaron Hairston, 85, passed away at his nephew's home in South Bend, IN, under the care of his family and hospice. Aaron was born August 10, 1924, in Bassett, VA, to Tom and Martha Hairston. He made his home in Flint, Michigan, where he lived most of his adult life. Mr. Hairston was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served his country during World War II. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour in 1955. When he showed signs of having genuine religion and qualifications of a deacon, he was ordained as a deacon and proved faithful to that office. He was a soldier, a Christian soldier, ever-ready to wage war with the enemy and stand firm until the battle was ended. Deacon Aaron Hairston was very active at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. He retired from General Motors August 1, 1989. He was an avid reader and was happiest spending time with his family. Aaron was a fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. April 1, 1982, Aaron married Bennie Jean Motley, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Aaron (Paula) Blandon in Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Jahari Makeba Massey in Maryland, Rise Ayanna Wilson in New York, Aaron AJKB Blandon in Texas and LaTania Smith in Flint, MI. Surviving siblings include one brother, Samuel Hairston of Bassett VA; four sisters, Mattie Sue Ricks of Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth Williams of Richmond, VA, Ophelia Taylor of South Bend, IN, and Vernana (Jonah) Huddleston of Washington, DC.; special nephews, John (Linda) Hairston in South Bend, IN, Thomas (Donna) Hairston in Atlanta, GA, Jimmy Lee (DeeDee) Hairston in Bassett, VA, Elbon Hairston Jr. in Michigan City, IN, and Brent Ellis in Indianapolis, IN; special nieces, Martha Hairston, Doris Prince, Evelyn (Charles) Westcott and Cary Idiong in South Bend, IN; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Tom and Martha Hairston; five brothers, Evert (Bill), John, Tommy, Dave and Elbon Hairston; one sister, Mary Manns; his son, Dennis Hairston; his daughter, Tanya Smith; and his former wife, Florence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the Clark O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West in South Bend, IN, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Larry W. Davidson from Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Viewing will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Michigan City, IN, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. The Clark O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., in Flint, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend James Hill officiating. The family extends a special thanks to the staff at Memorial Hospital and to the Center for Hospice Palliative Care.
Aaron Hairston
Aug. 10, 1924 - Dec. 16, 2009
SOUTH BEND - On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Aaron Hairston, 85, passed away at his nephew's home in South Bend, IN, under the care of his family and hospice. Aaron was born August 10, 1924, in Bassett, VA, to Tom and Martha Hairston. He made his home in Flint, Michigan, where he lived most of his adult life. Mr. Hairston was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served his country during World War II. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour in 1955. When he showed signs of having genuine religion and qualifications of a deacon, he was ordained as a deacon and proved faithful to that office. He was a soldier, a Christian soldier, ever-ready to wage war with the enemy and stand firm until the battle was ended. Deacon Aaron Hairston was very active at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. He retired from General Motors August 1, 1989. He was an avid reader and was happiest spending time with his family. Aaron was a fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. April 1, 1982, Aaron married Bennie Jean Motley, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Aaron (Paula) Blandon in Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Jahari Makeba Massey in Maryland, Rise Ayanna Wilson in New York, Aaron AJKB Blandon in Texas and LaTania Smith in Flint, MI. Surviving siblings include one brother, Samuel Hairston of Bassett VA; four sisters, Mattie Sue Ricks of Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth Williams of Richmond, VA, Ophelia Taylor of South Bend, IN, and Vernana (Jonah) Huddleston of Washington, DC.; special nephews, John (Linda) Hairston in South Bend, IN, Thomas (Donna) Hairston in Atlanta, GA, Jimmy Lee (DeeDee) Hairston in Bassett, VA, Elbon Hairston Jr. in Michigan City, IN, and Brent Ellis in Indianapolis, IN; special nieces, Martha Hairston, Doris Prince, Evelyn (Charles) Westcott and Cary Idiong in South Bend, IN; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Tom and Martha Hairston; five brothers, Evert (Bill), John, Tommy, Dave and Elbon Hairston; one sister, Mary Manns; his son, Dennis Hairston; his daughter, Tanya Smith; and his former wife, Florence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the Clark O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West in South Bend, IN, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Larry W. Davidson from Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Viewing will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Michigan City, IN, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. The Clark O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., in Flint, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend James Hill officiating. The family extends a special thanks to the staff at Memorial Hospital and to the Center for Hospice Palliative Care.
Aug. 10, 1924 - Dec. 16, 2009
SOUTH BEND - On Wednesday, December 16, 2009, Aaron Hairston, 85, passed away at his nephew's home in South Bend, IN, under the care of his family and hospice. Aaron was born August 10, 1924, in Bassett, VA, to Tom and Martha Hairston. He made his home in Flint, Michigan, where he lived most of his adult life. Mr. Hairston was a veteran of the United States Army where he proudly served his country during World War II. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Saviour in 1955. When he showed signs of having genuine religion and qualifications of a deacon, he was ordained as a deacon and proved faithful to that office. He was a soldier, a Christian soldier, ever-ready to wage war with the enemy and stand firm until the battle was ended. Deacon Aaron Hairston was very active at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Flint. He retired from General Motors August 1, 1989. He was an avid reader and was happiest spending time with his family. Aaron was a fun-loving person with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. April 1, 1982, Aaron married Bennie Jean Motley, who survives. Also surviving are his son, Aaron (Paula) Blandon in Philadelphia; four grandchildren, Jahari Makeba Massey in Maryland, Rise Ayanna Wilson in New York, Aaron AJKB Blandon in Texas and LaTania Smith in Flint, MI. Surviving siblings include one brother, Samuel Hairston of Bassett VA; four sisters, Mattie Sue Ricks of Baltimore, MD, Elizabeth Williams of Richmond, VA, Ophelia Taylor of South Bend, IN, and Vernana (Jonah) Huddleston of Washington, DC.; special nephews, John (Linda) Hairston in South Bend, IN, Thomas (Donna) Hairston in Atlanta, GA, Jimmy Lee (DeeDee) Hairston in Bassett, VA, Elbon Hairston Jr. in Michigan City, IN, and Brent Ellis in Indianapolis, IN; special nieces, Martha Hairston, Doris Prince, Evelyn (Charles) Westcott and Cary Idiong in South Bend, IN; and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Tom and Martha Hairston; five brothers, Evert (Bill), John, Tommy, Dave and Elbon Hairston; one sister, Mary Manns; his son, Dennis Hairston; his daughter, Tanya Smith; and his former wife, Florence. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2009, in the Clark O'Neal Funeral Home, 2702 Lincoln Way West in South Bend, IN, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Larry W. Davidson from Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Viewing will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will follow in Michigan City, IN, at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens at 2:00 p.m. The Clark O'Neal Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, December 23, 2009, at Christ Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 317 E. Hamilton Ave., in Flint, Michigan, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend James Hill officiating. The family extends a special thanks to the staff at Memorial Hospital and to the Center for Hospice Palliative Care.
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