Joe Henry Hairston Sr.

Eden, NC -

On Thursday morning, January 6, Mr. Joe Henry Hairston Sr., made his transition into eternal rest at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC surrounded by his family.

Our beloved husband, father and friend was born November 28, 1944, in Pittsylvania County, VA, to the late Nathaniel Hairston Sr and Louise Hampton. What a joy it is to know that he lived a Christian life and a life of service to everyone he met. His presence had an impact on the community, and he was known for his amazing personality.

As a long time resident of Rockingham County, his formative years of education was in Pittsylvania and Rockingham County Schools. 

Those that know him, know that he worked at Spray Cotton in Eden, NC and Dan River Mills in Danville, VA, until his retirement. After working several years in textile, he went into farming to help take care of his siblings. With joy and servitude, he continued farming until his retirement. 

Being nurtured in the Christian faith, he attended Bluestone Baptist church in his earlier years. Later, he decided to attend Church of God of Prophecy with his wife before his transition. 

Being loved by all who knew him, he was a person who loved to laugh, play, pick, cry or just break out with a song. He would offer you whatever he had before he ate it. That was Joe! We will forever cherish his memory.

Not only was he preceded in death by his loving parents, but he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth H. Smith and Rose Hairston; Brothers, James Hairston, Nathaniel Hairston and Hassle Hairston. 

He leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife of 53 years, Judy F. Hairston of the home; two sons, Joe H. Hairston Jr (Christian) and Adrian Hairston. One daughter, Wylene Fountain; Five grandchildren, Deidrick Hairston, Ja’Tavia Hairston, Adrian Hairston, Amir Hairston (Alexis) and Andre Hairston; Five great grandchildren, Ja’Mya Saunders, Kaiveon Hairston, Noviana Hairston, Gio Hairston and Aiden Belcher; Additional loved one, Anthony Hearn, Joshua Hearn, Keanna Lemons, XiiAir Lemons and a host of relatives, nieces, nephews and friends.

A viewing for Mr. Joe Henry Hairston Sr.  will be Friday, January 13, 2023; from 2 PM to 7 PM at Fulton-Walton Memorial Chapel in Eden, NC.

Visitation will be Saturday, January 14, 2023 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Church of God of Prophecy, 13811 Old State Hwy 87 N. Eden, NC.

Funeral Services for Mr. Joe Henry Hairston Sr.  will be Saturday, January 14, 2023; at 1:00 PM at Church of God of Prophecy, Eden, NC

Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 1821 Ashley Loop Reidsville, NC.

*(FACIAL MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES) *

Fulton-Walton Memorial Chapel of Eden, NC is in charge of arrangements.

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