Terry Hairston, Sr., son of the late Raiford Hairston, Sr. and Janie Hairston, was born December 1, 1947. He departed this life Monday, September 19, 2022 after a period of

illness.

Known to his family and friends as "Pigg", Terry was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. In 1966 he was drafted into the US Army and served two tours in Vietnam from May 21, 1967 until May 18, 1968. He was a 1st Class Gunner and received a Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Honorably discharged, he was a member of the African American Veterans Association.

Employed many years as a plumber, he provided much needed services in the community until his retirement. Additionally,he enjoyed life and spending time with his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by both parents; grandson, Terry Hairston III; brother, James "Pete" Smith; sisters, Marie Smith and Dorothy Story.

Left to mourn but cherish his memory are: three sons, Terry(Teresa) Hairston II, Terrell Hairston, Terrence (Kim) Lewis;two daughters, Angeline Hairston of Winston-Salem, NC and Tammy (Carlos) Wright of Waxahachie, TX; four brothers, Ronda Hairston, Raiford (Arneita) Hairston, Jr., Richard(Sharon) Hairston, Nathaniel Hairston; one sister, Wanda(Colin Sr.) Morrison; god-sister, E. Ann Glenn; ten grandchildren, Terry Hairston IV, Tyren Hairston, Trinity Hairston, Tania Little, Justice and Lennox Lewis, Deion Mayhew, Tamara (Cordale) Brooks-Miller, Zion Scott and Cameron Brooks; three great-grandchildren; ninety-one nieces and nephews; many devoted cousins; Army brothers; and many friends.

There will be no public viewing. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 29, 2022 at Clark S. Brown & Sons Chapel. Interment Salisbury National Cemetery. *Masks required.

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