MacArthur Hairston Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 21, 2025, at the age of 83, MacArthur Hairston of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of MacArthur Hairston to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Cornel Pete Hairston and Mary Morris Hairston; his former wife Shantina Hairston; and his daughter Cynthia Yvette Hairston. He is survived by: his wife Kathy Transou Hairston; his stepsons, Carlos Transou (Lauren) of Clemmons and Antonio Transou (April) of Boone; his grandchildren, Isaac Gilbert, Kelly Roberts, Kiara Dixon, Joshua Martin and Aaron Martin; and his siblings, Leth Hairston (Marion), Elaine Foster, Brenda Taylor (Darnell), Vernon Hairston (Lovey), Lydia Faye Hairston, Opheila Norman, Hosea Hairston (Kennita), Van Julius Hairston (Tracy), Zyrus Hairston, Tamarya Renee Strawn (Dereke), Fernanda Martin (CJ), Troy Hairston (Nada) and Elliott Hairston (Evora).