First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr. of Black River, New York, who passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 First Class Willie B. Hairston Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Berlin Hairston and Willie Mae Hairston; his wife Beate Hairston; and his siblings, Yvonne Hall, Calvin Hairston, Mary Hairston and Johnny Hairston.

He is survived by: his daughter Denise Hairston (Michael Wakefield Sr.) of San Antonio, Texas.; his grandchildren, Donovan Fisher, Armani Brown and Michael Wakefield Jr.; his children, Willie B. Hairston, Jr. and Anita Knox; and his sisters, Brenda Curlee, Ardell Sloan and Charlotta Gilley.