1957
James
2022
James Hairston
October 6, 1957 — December 20, 2022
On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, James Elliott Hairston passed away at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.
James Elliott Hairston was born on October 6, 1957, to Clarence and Ruby Hairston, in Smithville, Mississippi. He was the youngest of five children: Clara, Norma, James Robert, and Wanda.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby of Amory; his son, Justin Hairston (Jessica) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and his sisters, Clara Hairston of Amory; Norma Hairston Morrison of West Point; and Wanda Hairston (Mike Boone) of Holly Springs.
He is also survived by two nieces and one nephew: Taylor Neal of Tampa, Florida, Alex Boone Edwards (Jacob) [Parker and Preston Edwards] of Rockwall, Texas, and Harvey Lee Morrison III, [Brantley, Westin, and Elora Ray] of Milton, Florida.
James was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, and his brother, James Robert.
James was a graduate of Hatley High School, class of 1976. After school, he began his adult life by working on the railroad throughout the United States. Sometime thereafter, James returned home to Mississippi and started his career as a car salesman. After the birth of his son, he began working at Modern Tool and Die (MTD) in Verona. In 2005, James transferred to the company’s location in Southern Arizona/Mexico. In 2007, he again returned home to Mississippi and began working as a supervisor at APMM in Saltillo, where he would eventually retire.
James had many loves in this world, but none greater than his son Justin, his dogs (Cleatus, Duke, Earl, and Thelma) and his unwavering love of all things Ole Miss Rebels. James spent many Saturdays in the Fall, cheering on his Ole Miss Rebels and watching his son play in the Ole Miss band.
A visitation and celebration of James’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, 60267 Hatley Rd, Amory, MS 38821. All are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Companion Animal Care Center 123 Town Creek Dr, Saltillo, MS 38866.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
James Elliott Hairston was born on October 6, 1957, to Clarence and Ruby Hairston, in Smithville, Mississippi. He was the youngest of five children: Clara, Norma, James Robert, and Wanda.
He is survived by his mother, Ruby of Amory; his son, Justin Hairston (Jessica) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and his sisters, Clara Hairston of Amory; Norma Hairston Morrison of West Point; and Wanda Hairston (Mike Boone) of Holly Springs.
He is also survived by two nieces and one nephew: Taylor Neal of Tampa, Florida, Alex Boone Edwards (Jacob) [Parker and Preston Edwards] of Rockwall, Texas, and Harvey Lee Morrison III, [Brantley, Westin, and Elora Ray] of Milton, Florida.
James was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, and his brother, James Robert.
James was a graduate of Hatley High School, class of 1976. After school, he began his adult life by working on the railroad throughout the United States. Sometime thereafter, James returned home to Mississippi and started his career as a car salesman. After the birth of his son, he began working at Modern Tool and Die (MTD) in Verona. In 2005, James transferred to the company’s location in Southern Arizona/Mexico. In 2007, he again returned home to Mississippi and began working as a supervisor at APMM in Saltillo, where he would eventually retire.
James had many loves in this world, but none greater than his son Justin, his dogs (Cleatus, Duke, Earl, and Thelma) and his unwavering love of all things Ole Miss Rebels. James spent many Saturdays in the Fall, cheering on his Ole Miss Rebels and watching his son play in the Ole Miss band.
A visitation and celebration of James’s life will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church, 60267 Hatley Rd, Amory, MS 38821. All are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Companion Animal Care Center 123 Town Creek Dr, Saltillo, MS 38866.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.peguesfuneralhome.com .
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of James Hairston, please visit our flower store.
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