David Bland | Greg Walker | Milton Pugh Hugh Jones | Tom Williams | Charlie Freeman Bruce Bates You gave no one a last farewell, Nor ever said goodbye. You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. A million times we will miss you. A million times we will cry. If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died. In life we loved you dearly. In death we love you still. In our hearts you hold a place, No one else can fill. It broke our hearts to lose you, But you didnt go alone For part of us went with you, The day God took you home. We will meet again someday I know in a better place. I thank God He made you our brother While you were here on Earth. The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the sympathy, comforting words, prayers and all expressions of kindness and concern. May God continue to bless you. Special thanks to Old Storm Branch Baptist Church, G.L. Brightharp, Henrietta Bland and Sandra Devoe Bland. G. L. BRIGHTHARP & SONS MORTUARY 614 West Avenue North Augusta, SC 29841 803.279.0026 250 Coral Street Edgefield, SC 29824 803.637.4900 390 Beaufort Street NE Aiken, SC 29801 803.648.0134 DESIGN/PRINTING BY: AUGUSTA BLUEPRINT * AUGUSTA, GEORGIA * 706.722.6488 WWW.AUGUSTAFUNERALNOTICES.COM CELEBRATION OF LIFE A Forever Giver Friday, July 27,2018 12:00 P.M. OLD STORM BRANCH BAPTIST CHURCH 163 Storm Branch Road Beech Island, South Carolina Reverend Martris Mims, Pastor - Officiating KEVIN ANTEIONY HAIRSTON, 61, passed away peacefully on July 20,2018. Kevin was born on March 25,1957, in Augusta, Georgia. Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Westside High School. Kevin proudly served our nation in the United States Army. He would go on to work at Richs Department Store, Georgia Power, and the United States Postal Service, where he would eventually retire in October 2015. Kevin worked through the ranks from postal clerk to plant manager while investing over three decades to the Postal Service. Kevin was affectionately known to his nieces and nephews as Uncle Buck and close friends called him Rabbit Chin. Kevin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Cotton, Sr., eartlvmother, Gladys Cotton and aunt, Doris Hanson. His legacy continues through: his loving wife, Lawahnna Trottie - Hawkins Hairston; sons, Ernest William Hawkins and Kevin Anthony Hairston, II; mother, Margaret C. Armstrong, all of Augusta, Georgia; sisters, Lydia Greenway, Loretta Hairston, Millie M. Armstrong and Ttreon S. Bush; brother, Carvee Armstrong, all of Augusta, Georgia; nieces, Everlyn D. (David) Warren of Virginia, ShaNesha R. Blount of Atlanta, Georgia, LaCrasha D. (William) Tolbert of Augusta, Georgia and Jasmine E. Armstrong of Augusta, Georgia; nephews, Cornelius Charlie T. (Tynell) Walker of Augusta, Georgia, Nicholas Armstrong and Johnny L. Hairston, Sr. of Augusta, Georgia; great nephews, Xavier I. and Caleb I. Warren of Virginia, Anthony D. Tolbert, Jay den O. Walker, Johnny L. Jr. and Jeremiah O. Hairston of Augusta, Georgia; goddaughter, Daviea D. Bland of Martinez, Georgia; and a host of beloved relatives and friends. Kevin was a proud and loyal fan of Steeler Nation. He was an avid golfer and competed in numerous amateur golf tournaments. Kevin was well known at the Augusta Municipal Patch Golf Course. Kevin enjoyed traveling and Myrtle Beach with his wife LaWahnna. My best friend, my rock and provider Words cannot explain how Blessed 1 was when God Placed you in my life We always laughed and joked together I would always tell you that God brought Us together We were meant to be After a long round of golf, You would tell the fellows Pm going home to my lovely wife I would always ask you If you loved meV' As always you would smartly respond Whats Love Gotta Do With It I promised your mother I would take care of you and Ernest; For he is my son. You supported everyone in life. You wanted to make sure everyone in Your life had everything they needed You gave of yourself until the end Your passion was children because of Their innocence You were a Husband Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend Your Legacy Will Always Be Present! Processional ewtee Scripture Reverend Woodrow Miller Prayer Reverend Enoch Ward Solo Mr. Henry Sibert Reflections (Limit Three Minutes Please) Mr. Hugh Jones Mr. Gregory Walker Mr. Milton Pugh Mr. David Bland Obituary..............................Read Silently Acknowledgements Solo...............................Mr. Henry Sibert Words of Comfort.............Reverend Martris Mims Recessional Interment.........................Walker Memorial Park 611 Laney Walker Boulevard Augusta, Georgia Committal and Benediction 'Repast' Old Storm Branch Baptist Church Fellowship Hall