Russell Hardy Hairston Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Russell Hardy Hairston in Nacogdoches, Texas, born in Center, Texas, who passed away on November 22, 2025 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Hardy Hairston and Ira Hairston (Russell); his brother Thomas Hairston; and his son Paul Hairston. He is survived by: his wife Judith Hairston; his children, Julie Pigneri (Phil) and Thad Hairston (Loryn); his daughter-in-law Nancy Hairston; his grandchildren, Hannah Moix, Hallie Hairston, Preston Pigneri, Blake Pigneri, Aubrey Pigneri, Cullen Hairston and Sara Hairston; his brother Dr. William Hairston (Carla); and his sister-in-law Margaret Hairston. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home (5400 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
