William Redell Hairston

Bill was a great man and a good friend to me in a time of need I met him in the 80s and knew him for many years He will be missed greatly !

Bill was a wonderful and caring man who always had a smile to share. My husband and I both worked with him at the VA in Leeds, and he and I often kidded with each other about cars. May he rest in peace, and prayers for him and his family. God Speed Bill~ Cathy and Jim T.

When I began my employment at the VA hospital in construction management (1998-2019), the first job assigned to me was working with Bill to get his office redone with new furniture. It was a simple job, but I knew I was being tested as my supervisor was not going to turn over massive construction contracts until simpler projects were satisfactorily managed and accomplished correctly. After getting floor plans scaled up and printed, and catalogs of furniture that were acceptable and...

Gene and I had very fond memories of Bill. He was truly a kind man and devoted to helping others. He was a regular at the Blue Bonnet Diner and will be greatly missed. Hopefully Gene and Bill will be seeing each other on the other side . Marcia Sheehan

Bill is one of the kindest men I have ever met Truly a godsend. I will miss his good cheer and warmth

I first knew Bill when I plowed at Barrett St. He got people to move cars! He was the man that all the neighbors knew and respected. He loved his cars and all the extras he would add to them. I would see him at Stop & Shop later in life. Just physically seeing him was calming, and then to talk to him, even more so. Rest in peace Bill, you will be missed as one of the grounding pillars in our community.

I loved Bill and enjoyed some very meaningful conversations with him, usually at Stop & Shop but sometimes elsewhere. We always talked about recovery and the grace of God. He was a huge help and power of example to so many people, including my late ex-husband Kevin, who held him in the highest regard. One of the last times I saw Bill he was showing me his new car in the parking lot! It was a real privilege to know him.

We are so sorry to hear of this loss to Bill´s family, College Church and the community. Though it´s been over 20 years since we lived in the area and worshipped at College Church, Bill is one individual that always comes to mind when we think of church on Pomeroy Terrace. He was a remarkable individual whose impact was immeasurable.

So sorry to hear this. I didn't know him personally but saw Bill ALL the time for many years at Stop and Shop. We'd say hello to each other and that was that. Noticed he was walking slower the past few times I saw him there. Rest easy...