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Bernard HAIRSTON Obituary

HAIRSTON, Bernard

"Bill"

75, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, in Kettering Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1945, in

Harlan, Kentucky, the son of John & Bernice (Cotton) Hairston. Bill retired from

International Harvester after 30 years of service. He was

President of The Frontiers Club and a longtime Browns Backer. Survivors include his wife, Barbara (Gardewin); seven children and spouses, Harold & Sheila Hairston, Richard Hairston, Nikki Hairston, Anthony & Charity Conner, Joey & Hannah Conner, Cody Conner and Nick & Kelsey Conner; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Keith & Miranda Hairston and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, John Hairston, mother and stepfather, Bernice & Leroy Washington and a sister, Patricia Massey. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial

contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jan. 31, 2021.

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Jack and Vicki Bailey

January 31, 2021

We are so sorry about Mr Hairston. It has been some time since we last spoke. Some of his children and ours went to Catholic Central together. He was a good man and will be missed. God bless his family. Vicki and Jack Bailey

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