Steven Hairston

Steven Hairston peacefully entered eternal rest on April 10, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who worked hard throughout his life and loved his family deeply. Known for his kindness and willingness to help others, Steve will always be remembered for his strength, even during illness, and his unwavering devotion to those he loved.

Steve was born on November 1, 1952, in Charleston, West Virginia, to Lena Pearl Hairston. He later resided in Columbus, Ohio, and attended Mohawk Junior Senior High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Moses Hairston Sr., grandmother Mary D. Hairston, mother Lena Pearl Hairston, aunts Elsie McGee, Dorothy Jones, Mattie Spencer, Virginia Jackson, Louverna Hairston, Louise Jones, Wanda Jean Hairston and uncle Moses James Hairston Jr.

Steve leaves to cherish his precious memory his soulmate and devoted wife, Sharon D. Williams‑Hairston; his children, Michelle Bennett and Steven Lamont Brown; stepchildren, Keyle Williams, Sherika Royster, Arliss Williams, and Jermell Williams; his brother, Donald Hairston; brother‑in‑law, Pastor Alan E. (Deloris) Williams; sisters‑in‑law, Trudi (Timothy) Crawley and Reva (Ricardo) McHardy; along with a host of grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

Steve’s legacy of love and strength will live on forever in our hearts.

Scripture: “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 

A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 

A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"  —  Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV)