William Lee Hairston

December 15, 1944 - November 25, 2021

William Lee Hairston, 77, of Martinsville, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, North Carolina. He was born December 15, 1944 in West Virginia, to the late Archie P. Hairston and Thelma Hairston. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Archie, Clyde, James and Benjamin Hairston.

William was an automotive mechanic for 50 years, and owned William’s Auto Repair on Church Street. He drove the school bus for Martinsville City Schools the last five years, and was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. He enjoyed drag racing and the Dallas Cowboys. He was jolly, quick-witted, free-hearted, the life of the party; and he loved his grandchildren, and always had a handful of candy.

William is survived by his wife of 42 years, Faye Stone Hairston; daughters, Alexis Hairston Yeargin (Sam) and Lachelle Hairston Dandridge (Barry); grandchildren, Ava, Sidney and LaBario; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A floating visitation will be Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Chapel; and the Graveside Service will be Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 11:30 AM at the Hairston Family Cemetery, 1700 Columbus Drive, Bassett, Virginia.

Wright Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.wrightfuneralservices.net.