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Richard Hairston Obituary

Mr. Richard Jerome Hairston, 51, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009. Funeral service will be held noon on Friday, July 3, 2009, at Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 540-345-9100.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Jun. 30 to Jul. 3, 2009.

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Erica Hunter

July 5, 2009

I am truly saddened by the loss of Rick. He was very loved and will be greatly missed. Rick was not only a friend but was considered part of the Holloway family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

The Holloway Family

Debbie Steeleman

July 5, 2009

You have our deepest sympathies.

Mergie Bradley

July 5, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Kathy Englihs

July 3, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about Rick I worked with him at Cooper Industries and he was a great and honest guy. I will miss him...

May God Bless and keep your family...

July 2, 2009

My prayers go out to Ms. Lolene and the entire family. Richard will truly be missed by a lot of people, we go all the way to the first grade in Morton Reaves Elementary School.

Jackie Bullock Langham, Atlanta, Georgia

Patricia Claytor Cosby

July 2, 2009

You have my deepest sympathy. May God bless your family. Ricky will be greatly missed.

Jackie DeBerry

July 1, 2009

To the family of Ricky Hairston,
I would like to extend my sincere condolences in your time of grief. I will really miss running into Ricky in Roanoke, Va. and chatting with him for a few minutes, catching up on the WV news. My family and I will really miss Ricky. I am praying for the family while at work in Shannon, Ireland and I am vey sorry I will not be able to attend his service.
Jackie Claytor-DeBerry

sam brown

June 30, 2009

In loving memory of a wonderful person and big brother. We will alway love and miss you.

bradley

June 30, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Aunt Sis & Radiance

June 30, 2009

We love you and you shall be dearly missed!!!

David Vaughn

June 30, 2009

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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