| The Life and Legacy of ~— Cornel Pete Hairston | He was born in Henry County Virginia onon February 9, 1921, just before the end of the first World War, and he was the third — son of the late James Isaac Hairston and Bertha Gallant Hairston. His parents introduced him to Christianity an early age which provided fim with the foundation for his strong faith anda thirst for the Word of God that he studied andid taught his entire =fi 7 ‘cgirls. union , fourteen (14 j) beautiful children were* bore—_zight boys and siSIX Throughout his life, he was dedicated to his family, providing the sustenance to ensure all their needs were me His greatest joy was going to work onving tth att home was In addition to family, his passions included gardening, restoring wood ube and { furniture. : ee with his son out West He had an adventurous and curious nature. He(e enjoyed ". bop and a time to laughs a time to mourn, ‘aks a time to dance;.. Whata praft hath he thatomens in1 that whereas | he labonenet hr " Ecclesiastes 3:1 9 (‘ Paul Norman and Fernanda (Conel) Martin of Bassett, and Lydia F.Faye Hairston of Minneapolis, MN; eight sons: Colonel (Shawn):Hairston of Lewisville, NC, Leth (Marian) 2 Hairston and Elliot (Evora) Hairston of Martinsville, Vernon (Lovey) Hairston of West ae & | | Haven VT, Hoseave (Keittg Hairston "of Aken SC, ‘Vandufus aay Hairston gv Seven great great grandchildren.