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Kenneth Hairston Obituary

Age, 76 of Gary, Indiana entered into eternal peace on September 22, 2017. Kenneth was born on April 27, 1941 in Columbus, Ohio to William and Ella Hairston. He moved to Gary after serving in the Army, where he met and married Ruth Glenette Cotten in April of 1966. They were married for 33 years until her death in 1999. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters, Janet Carakker and Lillian Shaw; 3 brothers, William P. Hairston, Jr., Raymond Hairston, Sr. and Rev. Norman Hairston, Sr. Kenneth is survived by his children; his son, Ryan Hairston and his daughter, Kim (Roger) Ates; his granddaughter Kamryn Hairston, his five sisters; Audrey Hairston, Joyce Graham, Nancy Burkes, Sandra Hairston and Patty Lusk, his brother Ricky Hairston along with a host of nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Services will be held on Saturday September 30, 2017 at Zion Progressive Cathedral International at 1169 Connecticut St, in Gary, Indiana at 12:00pm with Bishop Norman J. Hairston II officiating. Visitation will be from 10-12:00pm.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Sep. 27, 2017.

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Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

October 2, 2017

Bishop & family,.

Your uncle is at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Creator bring you peace during this time.

Doris Williams

September 28, 2017

My Condolences goes out to the Family he was a great friend He will be missed. Rest in Heaven.

Isis Jones-Lett

September 28, 2017

With deepest sympathy and condolences to the Hairston Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. -The Lett Family (Isis Jones- friend of Kim)

consoling peace

Pete Abel & Staff

September 27, 2017

To the Hairston Family,

May the blessings and comfort of the Lord be yours at this time. Hold onto the memories you have of your dad and allow them to comfort you.

Bernetta Galloway

September 27, 2017

My prayers are with you and your family

Min. Debrah Daniel

September 27, 2017

My prayers for strength, comfort and peace go out to the family in Jesus' Name.

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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Zion Progressive Cathedral International

1169 Connecticut St,, Gary, IN

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30

Service

12:00 p.m.

Zion Progressive Cathedral International

1169 Connecticut St, Gary, IN

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